Application
Current Status: 2026 Application not yet open
April 27 – May 9, 2026, Northeastern University, Boston MA in person
Organizers: Olga Vitek
Sponsors: Fragmatics, Biognosys, and Barnett Institute for Chemical and Biological Analysis, Northeastern University
Day-Based Tuition Fees (Continuing for 2026)
May Institute tuition fees are based on the total number of course-days a student is accepted for. All of this year’s courses are 1, 2, or 3 days long. To simplify planning, we are considering the Frontiers in Computational Methods meeting a single day course. Tuition fees can be estimated using the total number of course days and the table below. There is no cost to apply to May Institute. Accepted students will be notified of their total amount due and instructions for payment when decisions are released.
There is a $25 registration fee, due if accepted, and required for all participants to attend regardless of waiver status.
Total Course Days |
For participants from industry: |
For participants from academic and nonprofit institutions, not granted waiver: |
| 1 | $25 + $700 ($700/day) | $25 + $200 ($200/day) |
| 2 | $25 + $1010 ($505/day) | $25 + $340 ($170/day) |
| 3 | $25 + $1290 ($430/day) | $25 + $460 ($153/day) |
| 4 | $25 + $1560 ($390/day) | $25 + $580 ($145/day) |
| 5 | $25 + $1810 ($362/day) | $25 + $680 ($136/day) |
| 6 | $25 + $2040 ($340/day) | $25 + $760 ($127/day) |
| 7 | $25 + $2260 ($323/day) | $25 + $840 ($120/day) |
| 8 | $25 + $2450 ($306/day) | $25 + $900 ($113/day) |
| 9 | $25 + $2630 ($292/day) | $25 + $950 ($106/day) |
| 10 | $25 + $2780 ($278/day) | $25 + $990 ($99/day) |
| 11 | $25 + $2920 ($265/day) | $25 + $1010 ($92/day) |
Participants can choose any subset of courses, provided that they have sufficient prerequisites. It is not possible to simultaneously register for two courses conducted at the same time. Tuition includes course materials, refreshments, and a program dinner. Participants should organize their own travel, lodging and meals.
Applying for a tuition waivers
We will not be able to offer travel fellowships this year. However, a limited number of tuition fee waivers for 1) students and postdocs affiliated with academic and nonprofit institutions in the US, and 2) staff research scientists affiliated with an academic lab in the US are available. If you are unsure if you meet the criteria for a waiver, please reach out to us at mayinstitute@ccs.neu.edu with details about your current situation. The exact amount of each student’s tuition fee waiver will depend on the number of qualified applicants, and will be announced together with the decision of acceptance.
You will have the opportunity to apply for a fee waiver as part of the application. The following documents are required to be considered for a waiver:
(1) an image/PDF of your institutional photo ID
(2) brief letter of support from the advisor or PI (PDF)
These documents can be uploaded at the time of application via the application form, or emailed to mayinstitute@ccs.neu.edu.
Key Dates
Early January 2026: Application Opens
Check back in for details.
Early March TBD 2026: Standard Enrollment Deadline
Most programs are filled by this deadline. Decisions will be released after this deadline. We will continue to consider applications for programs where openings remain, but will not be able to offer tuition wavers. For inquires, please email mayinstitute@ccs.neu.edu.
Approximately 80% of applicants were accepted in the past.
Mid March TBD 2026: Acceptance Notification Date
We will notify applicants of their acceptance to May Institute. Accepted students will be notified of their total amount due and instructions for payment when decisions are released. Payment is accepted by credit card only, with no refunds.
April TBD 2026: Payment Deadline
Payment deadline. We will continue to consider applications for programs where openings remain, but will not be able to offer tuition wavers.
Contact: May institute organizers mayinstitute@ccs.neu.edu