Application deadline
3 February 2027
11:59 pm Eastern time; application, recommendation, and supplemental materials required.
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RISE Internship Track
by Boston University Pre-College Programs
RISE Internship Track offers mentored university laboratory research, scientific skills workshops, and a final poster presentation at Boston University.
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RISE Internship Track at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
US citizens or permanent residents; rising seniors
Age range / Year group
Ages 17-18
Location / Region
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cost
$10,735; $6,415
Duration
6 weeks
Format
In-person
BiologyBiomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceEngineeringNeuroscienceScience
Accommodation: BU residence halls; shared rooms
Meals: 14 or 19 weekly residential meals
Certificate / Outcome: Noncredit certificate; research poster presentation
Campus experience: Laboratories, workshops, and shared social activities
Tutors / faculty: Faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or graduate students
Research commitment: 40 hours weekly; approximately 9 am–5 pm
Workshops: One day per week
RISE Internship Track summary
RISE Internship Track places students in Boston University laboratories to work on mentor-designed research projects. The experience centers on scientific practice and developing technical and analytical skills.
Weekly workshops cover research ethics, scientific reading, poster preparation, and networking. Students present their research at the concluding Poster Symposium.
It suits students who want sustained laboratory experience and can explain a specific research interest. A preferred laboratory is not guaranteed, so flexibility matters.
What is RISE Internship Track?
RISE Internship Track is Boston University Summer Term's mentored laboratory research program within Research in Science & Engineering. Students work on projects designed by their mentors, who may be faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, or graduate students. Research opportunities span biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, neuroscience, physics, and other scientific fields.
The practical experience combines laboratory work with workshops on the scientific process, research ethics, reading papers, and communicating results. Students develop a research poster and present it at the concluding Poster Symposium. Residential and commuter participants also share campus activities with other BU pre-college students.
Why Succeed highlights RISE Internship Track
Mentor-designed laboratory projects let students experience how university research develops beyond classroom exercises.
Workshops connect technical work with research ethics, scientific reading, and professional communication.
The Poster Symposium gives students a concrete reason to organize and explain their findings.
Residential and commuter options allow families to compare different campus arrangements.
Who is RISE Internship Track for?
Best for
Students with a clear scientific interest who want sustained mentored research and practice presenting findings.
Not ideal if
You want a light summer schedule, college credit, or a guaranteed project in a particular laboratory.
Is RISE Internship Track worth it?
RISE can be valuable for a student who wants to test whether sustained scientific research suits them. The combination of laboratory work, mentoring, and a poster presentation offers concrete experience to reflect on when choosing future study.
The commitment is substantial, and admission depends on researcher matching as well as academic preparation. Students cannot assume they will receive their preferred laboratory or know their exact project before accepting. Families should weigh the noncredit experience against the time commitment and residential or commuter costs.
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Cost and what is included
$10,735; $6,415; includes Textbooks and academic materials., All sponsored program activities., Residential 2026 total: tuition, housing, 19 weekly meals, and program fees..
Accommodation
BU residence halls; shared rooms
Meals
14 or 19 weekly residential meals
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
6 weeks; Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Effort level
High, with 40 research hours per week.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before the application deadline to research faculty, draft essays, and arrange your recommendation.
Main challenge
Explaining genuine research alignment while remaining flexible about mentor placement.
Typical preparation
Read departmental research profiles and identify three faculty members whose interests connect with yours.
Draft the three essays and the separate faculty-alignment response within their word limits.
Choose an eligible recommender early and send the portal request as soon as you can.
Gather your transcript and any financial aid documents, and plan for full research days.
Useful if
You want to explore scientific research before choosing a college subject.
What do students do on RISE Internship Track?
You join a university laboratory and carry out research designed by your mentor. Workshops help you connect the laboratory experience with scientific reading, ethics, and presenting your results.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Meet your mentor and learn about your specific project during the first week.
- 2
Carry out laboratory research and develop technical and analytical skills.
- 3
Attend weekly academic and professional skills workshops.
- 4
Prepare a scientific poster explaining your research.
- 5
Present your results at the concluding Poster Symposium.
RISE Internship Track dates and deadlines
Upcoming
RISE Internship Track — residential 2027
27 June-6 August 2027
Tentative dates, pending approval and subject to change.
RISE Internship Track — commuter 2027
28 June-6 August 2027
Tentative dates, pending approval and subject to change.
Student orientation
28 June 2027
Residential, commuter, and Internship orientation; date pending approval.
Poster Symposium
6 August 2027
Concluding presentation and program end; date pending approval.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 3 February 2027 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
RISE Internship Track — residential 2027 | 27 June-6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
RISE Internship Track — commuter 2027 | 28 June-6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Student orientation | 28 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Poster Symposium | 6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Entering senior year of high school in fall 2027.
US citizen or legal permanent resident.
The prospective student must submit the application personally.
Internship admission requires a faculty member to agree to host you.
How much does RISE Internship Track cost?
Program fee — commuter, 2026
$6,415 — Total program charge.
Funding or discounts
- Program fee — residential, 2026: $10,735 — Includes housing and 19 meals per week.
- Application fee: $75 — Separate, nonrefundable charge.
- Financial aid: Limited need-based aid — Submit the aid request and documents with your application.
What's included
Textbooks and academic materials., All sponsored program activities., Residential 2026 total: tuition, housing, 19 weekly meals, and program fees.
How to apply to RISE Internship Track
- 1
Review BU research profiles and identify three faculty preferences without contacting faculty independently.
- 2
Use the RISE admissions page to access the online application and submit it yourself.
- 3
Upload your full high school transcript, including the required fall grades.
- 4
Complete the three essays and the Internship Track faculty-alignment response.
- 5
Request one recommendation through the portal from an eligible STEM teacher, counselor, or research supervisor.
- 6
Upload any optional test scores and financial aid documents, and pay the application fee.
- 7
Ensure every required item is received by the application deadline.
- 8
If selected for matching, await a faculty-host placement; respond to any admission offer and pay the deposit within one week.
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What does RISE Internship Track cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Laboratory research
Work on a mentor-designed research project and develop technical and analytical skills.
Scientific process and ethics
Explore how research is conducted and the ethical responsibilities involved.
Scientific reading and posters
Learn to read research papers and communicate your findings through a scientific poster.
Scientific careers and networking
Attend sessions on scientific networking, college admission strategies, and preprofessional health programs.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on RISE Internship Track?
A typical day during the program.
Laboratory research
Laboratory activities run approximately 9 am–5 pm, with 40 research hours per week.
Academic and professional workshops
Join other RISE students for workshops that supplement laboratory work.
Reading and social time
Weeknights allow scientific reading, informal activities, and time with friends before curfew.
Who teaches on RISE Internship Track?
Students conduct research under a Boston University faculty member, postdoctoral fellow, or graduate student mentor. Projects are designed by the mentor to develop technical and analytical skills and insight into the scientific process.
Matching considers research interests; a preferred laboratory is not guaranteed.
Where do students stay on RISE Internship Track?
Residential plan
- Residence halls: BU residence halls have air-conditioned student rooms and common areas.
- Campus dining: Choose a 14- or 19-meal weekly plan, with vegetarian, vegan, and dietary accommodation options.
- Residential support: 24-hour security, residential staff, and live-in program assistants support students and enforce curfews.
- Campus community: Share campus life and social activities with other BU pre-college students.
Non-residential plan
- Approved commuting: Commuters need approval, a permission form, and accommodation with family or another approved adult aged 18 or older.
- Commuter meal access: non-residential
- Commuter social activities: Commuters may join scheduled social events and access residence halls during designated hours.
Rooms typically house two or three students with communal bathrooms; roommate requests are not accepted.
What happens after RISE Internship Track?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Gain technical and analytical laboratory research skills.
Create and present a scientific research poster.
Receive a certificate of completion.
Build understanding of scientific careers and research communication.
Some interns submit their work to national science fair contests.
RISE does not award college credit; science fair submission is not guaranteed.
Where does RISE Internship Track take place?
RISE takes place at Boston University in Boston, with Internship Track research conducted in university laboratories. Campus life includes access to BU libraries, shared pre-college activities, and free time within the program's Boston boundaries.
Students leaving campus during free time must follow the buddy, staff-notification, and permission rules.
RISE Internship Track FAQs
RISE is noncredit. Students receive a certificate of completion after finishing the program.
You list three faculty members and explain how their research interests match yours. Placement with a listed laboratory is not guaranteed, and applicants must not contact faculty independently.
You learn about your mentor and their research before accepting. You meet your mentor and learn your specific project during the first week.
Yes, with Summer Term Office approval. Commuters must stay with a family member or another approved adult aged 18 or older and complete a Commuter Permission Form.
Limited need-based financial aid is available. Applicants upload financial documents with their program application; admission decisions are made without regard to aid requests.
A laptop or tablet is highly encouraged for research tools and poster creation. The specific hardware requirements listed for the Practicum Track do not apply to this track.
Residence halls have 24-hour security, full-time residential staff, and live-in program assistants. Students follow curfews and must tell a program assistant when leaving campus with another participant.
Campus dining offers vegetarian and vegan choices. Dining staff can accommodate food allergies and other dietary restrictions, and students should discuss special requirements with the program.
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- Student Conduct | Boston University Summer Term
- Enrollment Procedures | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: Housing & Dining | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: Calendar & What to Expect | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: Admissions Timeline | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE Internship/Practicum | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: Frequently Asked Questions | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: How to Apply | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE: Tuition, Aid, & Payment | Boston University Summer Term
- Contact Summer Term | Boston University Summer Term
- Summer Term Forms | Boston University Summer Term
- Course Additions, Drops & Withdrawals | Boston University Summer Term
- Summer Term Course Codes & Numbers | Boston University Summer Term
- Adults & Professionals Summer Courses | Boston University Summer Term
- High School Student Application Information | Boston University Summer Term
- Visiting International Student Registration | Boston University Summer Term
- Visiting US Student Registration | Boston University Summer Term
- Current BU Student Registration | Boston University Summer Term
- BU Summer Term Registration | Boston University Summer Term
- Frequently Asked Questions | Boston University Summer Term
- Summer Session Tuition & Fees | Boston University Summer Term
- RISE Internship Track | Boston University Summer Term
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