How to Apply

Please provide the following:

  • Resume
  • High school transcript
  • A two-page description of your background, what motivates you to pursue scientific research, and the types of research that most interest you. MIT and Cornell provide a welcoming and supportive environment for exceptional science, teaching, mentorship, and service. We believe that education and research are at their finest when they include and appreciate the experiences of people of all backgrounds. As such, we also ask candidates to
  • Summarize in 300 words or less their philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, including any current activities they are involved in, plans for the future, and how these plans connect with their career goals
  • Please email these materials as a single PDF to Betty Lou McClanahan (blm@mit.edu). The deadline for applications is March 10, 2025.

[The MIT Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering provide a welcoming and supportive environment for exceptional science, teaching, mentorship, and service. We believe that education and research are at their finest when they include and appreciate the experiences of people of all backgrounds.]