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Research Assistant
Programs
Research Assistant Programs
Publish cutting-edge research that will set you apart. Ideal for students aiming to publish impact-factor rated, peer-reviewed work, this program offers close collaboration with top professors and mentors on impactful projects.
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Research Assistant – Original Research
- Design and conduct your own research project, culminating in a peer-reviewed publication.
- Gain comprehensive research experience: Question identification, literature review, methodology, data collection, analysis, and publication.
- Open to all high school students, but highly competitive due to limited spots. Requires strong application materials and successful lab match.
Duration: 2 to 3 years
Eligibility: Open to students from 9th grade through early college
Introduction to
Research Programs
Introduction to Research Programs
Launch your journey into research with expert guidance from a team. Ideal for students who want to learn fundamental research skills and pave the way for future research endeavors.
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Introduction to Research - Literature Review
- Learn the fundamentals of research: Question identification and literature review.
- Choose your own subject/research question.
- Develop critical thinking and writing skills through a comprehensive literature review project.
- Create an academic presentation for your findings.
- Gain broad exposure to the scientific process, regardless of your background.
- Option for Intro Group Program.
Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Eligibility: Open to all high school, gap year students and early college students.
Find Your Passion
Program
Find Your Passion Program
Determine if research is a path you want to pursue and find a research question you are passionate about. Ideal for students who are in early stage of exploring research
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Find Your Passion Program
- Explore your interests and begin identifying possible areas of research.
- Learn how to construct a strong research question.
- Draft, review, and finalize a strong research question based on feedback.
- Draft possible research themes and discuss the next steps (whether it be our research programs or essay competitions).
Duration: 3 Sessions
Eligibility: Open to all high school, gap year students and early college students.
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