Applying to HST PhD via MIT?
This is the admissions page for applications to the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology (HST) via MIT, additional instructions can be found here.
Applications to HST PhD programs via Harvard should be submitted by following the instructions found here.
Transcript and Testing Requirements:
Further information may be found here.
Letters of Recommendation:
We require that all recommendations be written in English and submitted electronically via this system. Use Letters of Recommendation and then Letter Status to request electronic recommendations and to check whether recommendations have arrived. You must e-mail your recommenders the instructions shown in Letter Status. We appreciate receiving all recommendations by the application deadline, as that will expedite the processing of your application. We do accept recommendations received shortly after the deadline, but all recommendations must be received by December 9 in order for your application to receive full consideration.
Additional Information:
You can find more information on the HST PhD admissions page and on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Please address all questions about HST and the application process to hst-phd-admissions [at] mit.edu (subject: HST%20PhD%20Admissions%20inquiry) (hst-phd-admissions[at]mit[dot]edu).
You can learn more about MIT graduate admissions in general here.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
This application and any subsequent review process adhere to the MIT Nondiscrimination Policy and Graduate Admissions Privacy Policy. For more information on these and other graduate admissions policies, please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
We welcome and encourage prospective students of all identities, including and especially students from underrepresented backgrounds, to apply. We believe that an inclusive, diverse student body is foundational to the innovative and creative work of the Institute because when students from different backgrounds and interests come together, they make each other better, learn from one another, surprise, and inspire us all.
The Institute does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any aspect of identity or difference, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship, age, political views, socioeconomic status, veteran status, immigration status or physical appearance. Read MIT’s full nondiscrimination policy.