Get started on your application through the MISTI portal:
Eligibility
Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors, and graduate students in all disciplines.
Requirements
GPA
4.0 or better
LANGUAGE
No language requirement
PREREQUISITES
Undergraduates: One class on South Asian politics, culture, history, or business. A full list of academic courses can be found here.
Graduate students: No prerequisites
Funding
Program expenses covered (includes airfare, visa, and a stipend to cover food and accommodation).
If you are a PhD or Master’s student looking to apply for a travel fellowship, click here.
Deadlines
The priority deadline for summer 2021 applications is December 15, 2020.
Required Application Materials
When you apply through our application portal, you’ll need to upload the following:
Resume/CV
Letter of Motivation
Unofficial transcript
Copy of ID page of passport
2 letters of recommendation (1 for graduate students)
Letter of Motivation
The cover letter is for your MIT-India application itself and should address the following:
What are your reasons for applying to MIT-India?
What do you hope to achieve with an experience through MIT-India?
What type of research or internship experience are you looking for ?
What are some skills or experience you offer to potential researchers/supervisors?
Placement Process
Applications are received until January 15, 2021 for summer placement (rolling thereafter). Internships are assigned February 1 - March 30, 2021 for summer placement (rolling thereafter).
Questions?
If you are an MIT student, you may schedule an appointment with us by emailing mit-india@mit.edu.