About the Program

The application for Fall 2026 admittance into Laureates & Leaders is now closed. All applicants will be informed of their application status by mid-October. 

 

Please email laureatesleaders [at] mit.edu (laureatesleaders[at]mit[dot]edu) with any questions.

 

L&L Class of 2026 (Seniors)

Senior Celebration 2026 

Laureates and Leaders is designed to encourage highly motivated and talented sophomore and junior students, including those who are first-generation and from lower socio-economic backgrounds during their pursuit of a graduate degree; specifically STEM PhD, MD, or MD-PhD programs. Students are identified by their interests in advanced studies and by their strong academic records at MIT.  Laureates & Leaders is open to all students regardless of race, gender, sex, ethnicity, and national origin.

Throughout the students' remaining undergraduate years, members have access to:

  • Specialized graduate school workshops
  • Career mentorship opportunities
  • One-on-one advising
  • Community-building events and social gatherings
  • Professional development funding and other program resources

Responsibilities of Laureates and Leaders’ students include:

  • Maintain a competitive GPA
  • Remain in the program from sophomore or junior year until graduation
  • Perform and present research
  • Attend monthly workshops and events
  • Meet with a faculty mentor and Laureates and Leaders' staff
  • Apply to graduate school