★ AI Research Fellowship · 1:1 PhD Mentorship
AI Research Fellowship
Work one-on-one with a PhD mentor to turn advanced AI skills into an original research project — and, if you choose, a published paper.
Admissions
Start anytime
This is a 1:1 program — apply anytime and we'll match you with the right PhD mentor for your interests.
What this is
The bridge from AI skills to published research.
The top of the AI track: take everything you've learned building with AI and channel it into one serious, original research project — guided one-on-one by a PhD mentor.
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One-on-one PhD mentorship
A dedicated PhD mentor matched to your interests guides you through every step — 10 to 15 personal sessions.
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An original AI research project
Design and run a genuine research project using AI/ML methods — from question to results — in a field you care about.
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A publishable paper
Produce a complete, submission-ready research paper. Add publication support to see it through to a recognized journal.
The journey
From research question to published paper.
Across 10–15 one-on-one sessions, your mentor takes you through the full research process — the same path real researchers follow.
Step 1 · Define
Find your question
Explore a field, review the existing literature, and shape a focused, original research question worth answering with AI.
Step 2 · Build
Method & experiments
Choose your data and AI/ML methods, then build and run your model or experiment with your mentor's guidance.
Step 3 · Analyze
Results & rigor
Evaluate your results honestly — accuracy, limitations, and what they really mean. Learn to think like a researcher.
Step 4 · Publish
Write & submit
Write a complete research paper and, with optional publication support, submit it to a recognized high-school research journal.
Why this matters
A published paper changes the conversation.
Plenty of students take AI courses. Very few produce original, published research. That combination — real AI skill and a published paper — is what makes an application impossible to ignore.
Stand out in admissionsA published paper is concrete, verifiable proof of initiative and ability that grades and test scores can't show.
Real research skillForming a question, running a rigorous study, and defending results — skills that carry into college and beyond.
A mentor in your cornerOne-on-one guidance from a working PhD researcher who's published in your field of interest.
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AI Research Fellowship
$2,500 / student
10–15 one-on-one PhD mentorship sessions
+ $400 optional journal publication support
- A dedicated PhD mentor matched to your field
- 10–15 one-on-one online sessions
- An original AI/ML research project, start to finish
- A complete, submission-ready research paper
- Optional support through journal submission (+$400)
- Research Ignited certificate
Questions parents ask
Good to know
Who is this for, and what's the prerequisite?+
High school students who want to do serious, original AI research. The AI Scholars Program (or equivalent AI/Python experience) is recommended so students can focus on the research itself. Apply and we'll assess fit together.
What fields can my child research?+
Any field where AI/ML can be applied — from biology and medicine to finance, environmental science, social science, and computer science. We match students to a PhD mentor in their area of interest.
How long does it take?+
Typically 10–15 one-on-one sessions over a few months, paced to the student. It's rolling admission — you can start anytime.
Is publication guaranteed?+
No reputable program can guarantee publication — it depends on the work and the journal. What we guarantee is a complete, submission-ready paper and, with publication support, expert guidance targeting recognized high-school research journals.
What does my child leave with?+
An original research project, a complete research paper, real research skills, a Research Ignited certificate, and a standout story for college applications.
Turn your AI skills into published research
One-on-one PhD mentorship, an original project, and a paper with your name on it. Apply to get matched with your mentor.
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