MIT PRIMES-USA
A free, year-long remote mentored research program from MIT's math department in which high school juniors and sophomores from outside the Boston area work on original, unsolved math problems with guidance from MIT researchers.
PRIMES-USA is a free, year-long research program in mathematics open to high school juniors and sophomores
Time commitment : at least 10 hours per week
Students are selected on the basis of their demonstrated extraordinary mathematical ability
How to Apply
- Submit application online
- Undergo selection based on mathematical ability and motivation
- Receive notification by early January
- Complete Phase I reading report by early March
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