Research mentorship with an active PhD
We pair high school and early-college students with active PhD researchers, so they get real research experience years before university. It is our most selective program.
Apply to the programWhy this program exists
What top universities value
- Research exposure and hands-on experience
- Intellectual maturity and curiosity
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Evidence of genuine academic passion
What students often lack
- Real exposure to academic research
- Guidance from active researchers
- Understanding of research methodology
- Insight into how inquiry actually works
This program closes that gap early. Students work with a researcher who does this every day, and they learn how research is really done.
Program structure
Duration
12 to 16 weeks of structured mentorship, long enough to go properly deep into one question.
Format
Online meetings by video call, so students can join from anywhere.
Sessions
60-minute sessions roughly every other week, 8 to 10 meetings across the program.
Scheduling
Flexible start dates, agreed between the mentor and the student.
Your mentors
The PhD researchers behind our impact, working at Oxford, Weill Cornell Medicine, King's College London, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Polytechnique Montréal and NYU, with more joining each cohort.
Student selection
Application Form
A detailed questionnaire about your interests, academic level, passion and inspiration.
Interview
A conversation to assess fit, communication skills and commitment.
PhD Connect
Connection with a PhD researcher matching your interests and future plans.
We keep the intake small so every student is matched with a mentor who actually fits their interests.