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Choose from hands-on short-term to long-term programs where you can grow your skills, work with experts, and leave a lasting impact by publishing your own peer-reviewed high-impact paper.

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Introduction to Research Programs

Introduction to Research Programs

Build your foundation in research with hands-on experience and expert guidance. Learn essential skills and complete your own literature review. Choose between Literature Review and Medical Case Study.

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Research Assistant Programs

Research Assistant Programs

Collaborate with top professors on advanced research projects that could be published in peer-reviewed journals. Choose between Orginal Research and Existing Data.

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Find Your Passion Program

Find Your Passion Program

Discover your interests and explore whether research is right for you. This program helps you craft your own research question and prepares you for your next step.

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Program Comparison

Find Your PassionIntroduction to ResearchResearch AssistantPathway to Publication
Open for students with no prior research experience
Best for students with a starting topic idea
Publication opportunity
Faculty mentorship
GoalClarity + a focused research pathConfidence in research basicsPublished peer‑reviewed paperPublished peer‑reviewed paper
Duration3 weeks4 – 8 weeks1 – 3 years9 months
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