Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Internship/Practicum

What Is Research in Science & Engineering (RISE)?

Boston University's six-week, noncredit RISE program has two distinct in-person tracks. Internship students work about 40 hours per week on a mentor-designed university research project and finish with a poster symposium. Practicum students complete a structured Computational Neurobiology or Data Science experience with daily lecture and group research, weekly biotechnology/pharmaceutical interactions, and a final poster.

For Summer 2026, residential participation ran June 28-August 7 and commuter participation June 29-August 7. Eligibility was limited to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who were high-school juniors entering senior year in fall 2026. Applications are closed; Summer 2027 dates, prices, and deadlines have not been announced.

Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility

Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.

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