Program Overview
Our core program offers a structured yet flexible experience. We’ll connect you with a perfect-match mentor in your field of interest.
Together, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery, gaining a profound understanding of your area and a solid foundation in academic research, culminating in a unique written product you can proudly share with the world.
Whether you’re fascinated by the inner workings of a cell or the dynamics of social change, Research Ignited supports qualitative and quantitative research in a variety of fields. We cover the classics like Biology, Physics, and Engineering, and delve deeper into fields like Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Business, and Political Science. But that’s not all! Don’t see your passion listed? Reach out! We’re dedicated to supporting every student’s unique research aspirations. Our experienced team will help find the perfect mentor, even outside of our listed fields.
Empowering Your Research Journey
From start to finish, Research Ignited guides you through every step of your research journey in 10-15 one-on-one sessions with a mentor
Topic Selection
Find a fascinating area to explore.
Research Question Development
Craft a question that pushes the boundaries of knowledge by addressing a gap in the field.
Journal Targeting
Identify the ideal academic journals for your research.
Literature Review
Master the art of choosing and reading applicable research papers.
Research Execution
Conduct your study or analyze the existing literature.
Data Analysis (Quantitative)
Unlock the insights hidden in your data.
Scientific Writing
Develop each section of your research paper, from introduction to conclusion.
Citations & Referencing
Learn the proper way to cite sources and avoid plagiarism.
Journal Formatting
Ensure your paper meets the specific requirements of your target journal.
Submission Ready
Navigate the journal submission process with confidence.
Revision and Resubmission
Handle feedback from academic journal reviewers and editors, receiving guidance through the resubmission process (with optional 3 extra sessions).
We're here to support you every step of the way, turning your research passion into a published reality
Core Program
10 one-on-one sessions with your mentor
Sessions
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Quantitative
Identify a topic & plan the study
Execute the study & find Research Articles
Analysis & Writing
Tables, figures, & writing
Edit paper & write abstract
Qualitative
Identify a topic & create the outline
Determine journal & find Research Articles
Analysis & Writing
Tables, figures, & writing
Edit paper & write abstract
Optional Publication Support
This optional addition will guide through the submission process with one or more journals depending on whether a paper is accepted. Some journals have publication fees, which will be separate from the payment for these sessions. These sessions may have less structure as it will depend on the journal guidelines, timelines, and the responses from reviewers.
After submitting an article, it may take the journal some weeks to decide if the paper should be accepted, accepted with revisions, or rejected. Accepted with revisions is a common response and requires the author to make corrections and write up a response for each correction. Rejections can also happen, especially with more selective journals. This is why up to 3 sessions are allocated, as this will give the opportunity to make corrections from reviewers or reformat and submit to a new journal if needed.
Program Requirements
- Mentees must be high school students or undergraduate students at the time of application.
- Mentees should have taken the relevant classes available to them in high school and have at least a basic understanding of the subject to which they’re interested, demonstrated by their coursework, extracurriculars, personal reading, etc.
- Mentees must have at least five hours a week available to work on their paper outside of the scheduled sessions.
- Mentees need to have excellent time management skills.
- Mentees need to have reliable internet access and connection, as well as video and audio capabilities for the sessions.