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).
3 weeks long.
Open to all high school, gap year, and early college students.
Core Concepts
Why is it important to find a research topic you are passionate about?
Research is a long-term process that requires curiosity, persistence, and critical thinking. Choosing a topic you're genuinely interested in can make the experience more enjoyable and help you stay motivated from the beginning of your project to the final manuscript. In the Find Your Passion program, you'll explore your interests and narrow your focus into a specific research question.
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