High School Research Program
Research from anywhere and
ignite
your college and graduate application!
Research 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.
High School Research 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.
List of Journals
Explore a variety of journals suitable for high school and undergraduate research, including specifics about submission fees, fields of interest, and publication timelines.
FAQ'S on Research Programs For High School Students
- The program is $1800 with optional publication support for an additional $400.
- No, our mentors can work with you to identify your interests and determine a research topic.
- This will depend on the topic or project of choice, but most do not require experience.
- Go to the apply tab and fill out the information requested. We will get back to you quickly
for scheduling a brief interview & information session with the program director.
- We have rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time.
- Within 1 week.
- We will match you with a mentor based on your area of interest and research ideas.
- If after your first session, you’re not satisfied with your mentor’s knowledge, support,
availability, or expertise, please let us know, so we can match you with a new mentor.
- Our program is flexible and tailored to you. You and your mentor will plan the sessions based
on both of your availability. Typically, students who enroll in our program during the school
year are expected to complete it between 4-6 months, while summer programs can be as
short as 12-16 weeks.
- We use google classroom to facilitate conversation between mentor and mentee, and allow the mentor to follow the student’s progress.
- Of course, our mentors are expected to check their emails daily and respond within 72 hours
to their students.
- You will be fully refunded if you cancel before the first session. If you cancel within 3 sessions,
you can receive a 70% refund. The program is nonrefundable after the 3rd session has been
completed.
FAQ'S
- The program is $1800 with optional publication support for an additional $400.
- No, our mentors can work with you to identify your interests and determine a research topic.
- This will depend on the topic or project of choice, but most do not require experience.
- Go to the apply tab and fill out the information requested. We will get back to you quickly
for scheduling a brief interview & information session with the program director.
- We have rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time.
- Within 1 week.
- We will match you with a mentor based on your area of interest and research ideas.
- If after your first session, you’re not satisfied with your mentor’s knowledge, support,
availability, or expertise, please let us know, so we can match you with a new mentor.
- Our program is flexible and tailored to you. You and your mentor will plan the sessions based
on both of your availability. Typically, students who enroll in our program during the school
year are expected to complete it between 4-6 months, while summer programs can be as
short as 12-16 weeks.
- We use google classroom to facilitate conversation between mentor and mentee, and allow the mentor to follow the student’s progress.
- Of course, our mentors are expected to check their emails daily and respond within 72 hours
to their students.
- You will be fully refunded if you cancel before the first session. If you cancel within 3 sessions,
you can receive a 70% refund. The program is nonrefundable after the 3rd session has been
completed.