MCSC Climate & Sustainability Scholars Program
Catalog organization: MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium
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What Is MCSC Climate & Sustainability Scholars Program?
MCSC's verified student opportunities are for MIT students, including undergraduate research, internships, events, and the Climate & Sustainability Scholars Program.
The Scholars program is a yearlong interdisciplinary pathway for MIT undergraduates entering junior or senior year. Participants take a fall-spring, 12-unit Climate.UAR sequence; conduct up to 10 hours per week of climate and sustainability research; receive interdisciplinary mentorship; and present their work at a showcase. Research topics have included wind-farm optimization, wetland carbon measurement, climate communication, and Indigenous data sovereignty. The last published pay rate is $25 per hour for up to 10 research hours per week.
MCSC Climate & Sustainability Scholars Program Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Free · paid stipend |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 10–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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How to Apply to MCSC Climate & Sustainability Scholars Program
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