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From a blank page to a paper you will defend, in four weeks.
Every research program follows the same arc. Students do research in a field, with a mentor beside them at each stage. Here is what each week looks like.
- Week 01
Frame the question
Explore the field, form a small team, and sharpen one specific question.
- Week 02
Gather the evidence
Run a survey, a simulation, or a case study, and review credible sources.
- Week 03
Analyze and draft
Turn findings into an argument and write the first full draft.
- Week 04
Present at the symposium
Revise, cite with care, and present to the cohort.
Frame the question
Students explore the field, form small teams, and sharpen one specific, researchable question with their mentor. A good question is narrow enough to answer in four weeks and big enough to matter.
Gather the evidence
Teams collect their own evidence by designing a survey, running a simulation, analyzing data, or studying real cases, alongside a review of credible sources. This is where the paper earns its authority.
Analyze and draft
Teams turn their findings into an argument and write the first full draft of the collaborative paper, section by section, with feedback as they go.
Revise and present
After peer review and careful citation, teams finalize their paper and present it at the cohort's research symposium.
Steady, not sudden
The paper grows a little every session.
Nobody writes a research paper the night before. The work builds in order, a question first, then evidence, then an argument, then a polished draft. By the symposium, every section has been written, reviewed, and revised. Students always know what comes next.
Online courses
How online courses work.
Courses are self-paced. Students move through short lessons and guided assignments, get feedback on their work, and finish with a concrete result, whether that is a portfolio, a cited report, or a complete essay, plus a certificate of completion.
What you will need
- A computer with a stable internet connection and a web browser.
- Curiosity and a willingness to take part. No prior experience required.
Common questions
Still have questions?
Who can take part?
Students from sixth grade through their junior year of high school, grades 6 to 11. Applicants join the Middle School cohort (grades 6 to 8) or the High School cohort (grades 9 to 11) that fits them best.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Programs and courses are designed for first-time researchers. Mentors teach the method as you go, so curiosity and effort are all you need to begin.
How much time does it take each week?
Research programs run about six to eight hours a week for four weeks. Online courses are self-paced and take roughly three to four hours a week.
Are programs online?
Yes. Research programs meet live online with a mentor and a small team. Courses are on-demand with guided practice and feedback.
What do I finish with?
In a research program, a co-authored paper that you present at a symposium. In a course, a portfolio, a cited report, or a complete essay. Every option includes a certificate of completion.
How are teams put together?
Teams are small and grouped by cohort, so the reading, the pace, and the expectations match the grade level of everyone involved.