Conduct Real Research. Produce Publication-Ready Work.
A 4-month mentorship program with PhD-level guidance, 16 hours of one-on-one sessions, and a professional research paper for your college applications.
Ideal Candidates
- Very high-achieving high school students in STEM
- Ready for college-level academic content
- Strong self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
- Capable of significant independent work
- Interested in competitive college admissions
Prerequisites
- Strong performance in advanced math/science courses
- Ability to manage time and work independently
- Genuine interest in a specific research area
- Commitment to the 4-month program duration
- Willingness to invest significant independent research time
Our Research Scholar Program goes far beyond what's offered in even the most advanced high school courses in the United States. While AP and IB courses provide excellent foundational knowledge, genuine research experience requires a different skill set entirely.
Research Methodology
Learn to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and apply rigorous analytical methods used in graduate-level research.
Academic Writing
Master the conventions of scholarly writing, proper citation, and effective communication of complex ideas for peer review.
Publication Standards
Understand what makes research publishable and how to meet the quality standards expected by academic journals.
Your mentor is a PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or industry professional with an active research background in your area of interest. This isn't tutoring—it's directed research collaboration.
What Your Mentor Provides:
- Topic selection and scope refinement
- Methodology guidance and feedback
- Paper structure and writing critique
- Publication strategy (if applicable)
- Recommendation letter based on your work
Independence Expected
Unlike tutoring programs where you're guided step-by-step, research requires self-direction. You'll spend the majority of your time working independently—reading literature, conducting analysis, and writing—with mentor sessions providing direction and feedback.
This mirrors real academic research and develops the exact skills that top universities and graduate programs value most.
Publication-Ready Research Paper
Complete a professional research paper that meets academic standards. Your paper will include proper methodology, data analysis, literature review, and conclusions.
Note: While we prepare you for publication, actual acceptance depends on research quality and journal competitiveness. Many students pursue optional journal submission with mentor guidance.
College Application Advantage
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and college-level capability through tangible research accomplishment. This provides compelling content for application essays and interviews.
- • Concrete project to discuss in essays
- • Meaningful recommendation from research mentor
- • Evidence of independent scholarly work
- • Potential competition entries (Regeneron, etc.)
Your research topic is developed collaboratively with your mentor to ensure it aligns with your interests, is feasible within the program timeline, and contributes meaningfully to your academic profile.
Available Research Areas
- • Mathematics & Statistics
- • Computer Science & AI/ML
- • Physics & Astrophysics
- • Biology & Biochemistry
- • Chemistry & Materials Science
- • Engineering (various disciplines)
- • Data Science & Analytics
- • Environmental Science
Topic Selection Process
- Discuss your interests and goals in interview
- Match with mentor in your target field
- Collaborative brainstorming sessions
- Feasibility and scope assessment
- Final topic approval and project plan
Complete research cycle from topic selection to final paper
One-on-one sessions with your expert mentor
Dedicated mentor matched to your interests
Weekly Cadence
Sessions are typically scheduled weekly, approximately 1 hour each. Between sessions, you'll conduct independent research, complete assigned readings, perform analysis, and draft sections of your paper.
Expect to invest 5-10 additional hours per week on independent work, depending on your project scope and pace.
Program Investment
Complete 4-month program with 16 hours of mentorship
This investment covers your entire research journey: mentor matching, 16 hours of one-on-one guidance, paper review and feedback, and publication strategy support.
Payment plans may be available. Contact us to discuss options.
Research mentorship programs (like Lumiere, Polygence, and similar offerings) typically share common elements. Here's how ours aligns with industry standards:
| Feature | Our Program | Typical Peers |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 4 months | 10-12+ weeks |
| Mentorship Hours | 16 hours total | 10-20 hours |
| Mentor Credentials | PhD/Postdoc/Industry | PhD students, professors |
| Session Format | One-on-one | One-on-one or small group |
| Selective Admissions | Yes (interview required) | Varies |
| Publication Support | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $2,000 | $3,000-$6,000+ |
Apply
Submit your application with interests, background, and goals
Interview
Meet with our team to discuss fit and research direction
Mentor Match
We pair you with an expert aligned to your interests
Research Begins
Start your 4-month journey to a professional paper
Financial Assistance
We believe financial circumstances shouldn't prevent talented students from pursuing research. Limited need-based assistance may be available. Please indicate your interest in financial aid on the application form, and we'll discuss options during your interview.
Ready to Begin Your Research Journey?
Take the first step toward producing professional research and strengthening your college applications.