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Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)

Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

In person Broad Institute campus, Cambridge, Massachusetts Deadline not verified

Commuter summer research program offered by Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Research
Subtype: Commuter summer research program
Academic field: Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine & Health
Detailed topics: Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine & Health
Format: In person
Location: Broad Institute campus, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Timetable / season: Summer
Application status: Closed

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Eligibility & access

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Grades eligible: Rising seniors (students apply in junior year; grades 11–12 at time of participation)
Age requirements: Ages 16–18; must be at least 16 and able to attend entire 6-week program
Age range: 16–18
Citizenship: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens with employment authorization
Residency: Must attend a Massachusetts high school within commuting distance of the Broad Institute
International eligibility: No
Geographic restriction: Must attend a Massachusetts high school within commuting distance of the Broad Institute
Academic prerequisites: Rising senior; B or better in science/math; full six-week commitment; no prior research required
Other requirements: Rising senior; B or better in science/math; full six-week commitment; no prior research required

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Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	Unknown	Unknown	No application fee mentioned on Broad’s BSSP pages (third‑party sources confirm program is free to apply)
Program fee	Unknown	Unknown	No program fee; program is entirely free for participants
Housing	Unknown	Not covered	Not Covered (no housing; students must commute from within Massachusetts)
Meals	Unknown	Not covered	Not Covered, but some social events may include food; core program does not advertise meal coverage
Travel	Unknown	Conditional support	Partially Covered (partial reimbursement for transportation costs; students commute at own expense beyond reimbursement)
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	Materials and lab supplies provided; students must cover any remaining commuting costs beyond reimbursement and personal expenses; laptop/computer access implied but not specified
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	Materials and lab supplies provided; students must cover any remaining commuting costs beyond reimbursement and personal expenses; laptop/computer access implied but not specified
Deposit	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.

Expense

Amount

Coverage

Details

Application fee

Unknown

No application fee mentioned on Broad’s BSSP pages (third‑party sources confirm program is free to apply)

Program fee

Unknown

No program fee; program is entirely free for participants

Housing

Unknown

Not covered

Not Covered (no housing; students must commute from within Massachusetts)

Meals

Unknown

Not covered

Not Covered, but some social events may include food; core program does not advertise meal coverage

Travel

Unknown

Conditional support

Partially Covered (partial reimbursement for transportation costs; students commute at own expense beyond reimbursement)

Local transportation

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Materials

Unknown

Materials and lab supplies provided; students must cover any remaining commuting costs beyond reimbursement and personal expenses; laptop/computer access implied but not specified

Required equipment

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Other mandatory costs

Unknown

Materials and lab supplies provided; students must cover any remaining commuting costs beyond reimbursement and personal expenses; laptop/computer access implied but not specified

Deposit

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Hello, I am interested in Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP). Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required application fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 10. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 11. Which expenses would my aid award cover, who qualifies, and when is the award confirmed? 12. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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