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Research Scholar
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Research Scholar pairs students with a specialist mentor to develop an original academic question, write a substantial paper and present their findings.
Last verified: 12 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Research Scholar at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Subject interest; interview-assessed readiness
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$6,500
Duration
8 weeks or longer
Format
Online
Artificial IntelligenceBusiness & EconomicsHumanitiesLaw & justiceMedicine
Language: English
Sessions / cadence: 8+ × 60 minutes; independent reading/writing between
Mentor model: Doctoral/postdoctoral researcher plus academic adviser
Assessment style: Draft feedback, presentation and written report
Main deliverable / output: 3,000-5,000-word paper, review or brief
Certificate: Numbered completion certificate; attendance and submission required
Time-zone / scheduling model: Local time; around school and examinations
Research Scholar summary
Research Scholar turns a student's academic interest into a focused piece of original work, supported by a researcher matched to the question.
You read scholarly sources, develop an argument, revise drafts and present the finished work. The mentor guides and challenges you while you retain responsibility for every word.
Its strongest use is developing academic depth you can explain, rather than collecting a certificate alone.
What is Research Scholar?
Research Scholar is Aldevere's individualized research mentorship program, pairing students with doctoral or postdoctoral researchers. Its academic fields include medicine, AI, economics, law, humanities and arts. The work centers on a question the student develops and investigates with specialist guidance.
A personalized reading path and project plan shape the work before sessions begin, followed by discussion, writing and revision. Students finish with a paper, literature review or policy brief and a presentation, plus a written report and next-step recommendation. A separate academic adviser supports progress and wellbeing throughout.
Why Succeed highlights Research Scholar
Matching the mentor to the research question gives the project a clearer academic purpose than general tutoring.
Written feedback on outlines and drafts makes revision a central part of the learning.
A separate academic adviser and parent updates provide support beyond the mentor meetings.
The final work and presentation give students something specific to explain and defend.
Publication consideration has an editorial threshold rather than a guaranteed placement.
Who is Research Scholar for?
Best for
A student with a subject interest they want to pursue through demanding reading, sustained writing and specialist feedback.
Is Research Scholar worth it?
Research Scholar can be worthwhile when specialist supervision and repeated draft feedback fill a real gap in your learning. Its value lies in developing a question, argument and finished work that you understand well enough to discuss independently.
Families should weigh that support against the substantial fee and the student's capacity to do the work between meetings. Publication and admission remain uncertain, while the completion certificate carries no accredited academic status. A student who needs stronger foundations first may benefit more from preparatory study.
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Cost and what is included
$6,500; includes At least eight 60-minute one-to-one mentor sessions., A personalized reading path and project plan., Written feedback on outlines and drafts at each stage., A separate academic adviser and parent progress updates., Usually, academic-adviser sessions on reading papers and working with a supervisor., Final-work presentation and guidance on discussing it in applications., A written report and next-step recommendation., A numbered certificate, subject to attendance and final submission., Fee-free editorial consideration for The Aldevere Review..
Dates and time commitment
8 weeks or longer; 8+ × 60 minutes; independent reading/writing between.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main output is a student-authored paper, literature review or policy brief, typically 3,000-5,000 words depending on field.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
No. You need a clear academic interest, but your mentor helps you find and focus a workable question in the first sessions.
What to check before committing
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Effort level
High, with sustained independent reading and writing.
Best started
Begin planning a few weeks before your preferred monthly start window to prepare the transcript, interview and school workload.
Main challenge
Turning a broad interest into a focused argument you can defend.
Typical preparation
Identify a subject interest and a few readings or questions that have caught your attention.
Prepare your latest transcript and an honest estimate of weekly capacity.
Ask how the written schedule will fit examinations and other commitments.
You do not need a formal interview pitch or a finished research question.
Useful if
You want to test your readiness for deeper subject study.
What do students do on Research Scholar?
You develop a focused research question, investigate it through scholarly reading and build your own argument with mentor feedback. The project culminates in a finished academic work that you present and can explain in detail.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Use the opening scoping sessions to narrow your academic interest into a workable question.
- 2
Follow the personalized reading path and project plan.
- 3
Read primary and secondary sources and organize the evidence.
- 4
Develop outlines and drafts, then revise them using written mentor feedback.
- 5
Finish a paper, literature review or policy brief and present your work.
- 6
Reflect on the written report and recommendation for your next academic step.
Research Scholar dates and deadlines
Date not confirmed
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Date not confirmed |
Eligibility and requirements
Best suited to ages 14-18, Year 10-13 or equivalent.
A clear subject interest and readiness for independent academic work.
Admission follows an interview assessing readiness, interests and timeline.
International participation requires mentor fit, safeguarding compliance and workable scheduling.
Parent or legal guardian permission is required for application.
Under-18 enrollment requires a parent or guardian to accept the terms.
How much does Research Scholar cost?
Program fee
$6,500 — Whole program, with no paid add-ons.
Funding or discounts
- UK-resident fee: £5,000 — UK-resident families pay directly in sterling.
- Standard scholarship: 20% fee reduction — Nomination for outstanding independent work; every application is considered.
What's included
At least eight 60-minute one-to-one mentor sessions., A personalized reading path and project plan., Written feedback on outlines and drafts at each stage., A separate academic adviser and parent progress updates., Usually, academic-adviser sessions on reading papers and working with a supervisor., Final-work presentation and guidance on discussing it in applications., A written report and next-step recommendation., A numbered certificate, subject to attendance and final submission., Fee-free editorial consideration for The Aldevere Review.
How to apply to Research Scholar
- 1
Complete the Research Scholar application with your school details, interests, university plans and weekly capacity.
- 2
Attach your latest transcript or bulletin, or arrange to email it within seven days.
- 3
Confirm parent or guardian permission and the program's fee and academic-integrity acknowledgments.
- 4
Arrange a free video interview lasting under 25 minutes; parents are welcome to join.
- 5
Review the academic team's recommendation, written schedule and confirmed fee.
- 6
If you accept, confirm the agreement in writing and pay before the first session.
- 7
Receive the written mentor match and personalized project plan before sessions begin.
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Learning format
The program combines at least eight one-to-one, 60-minute video sessions with guided reading and writing between meetings. It runs for eight weeks or longer, with frequency set in your written schedule; longer plans space meetings further apart, and times are agreed around school and examinations.
Families receive the schedule before the first session, progress updates and a final debrief.
Mentorship and feedback
A doctoral or postdoctoral researcher is matched to your question and field.
The network includes researchers at Harvard, Oxford, NYU and Columbia.
Your mentor provides written feedback on outlines and drafts at each stage.
A separate academic adviser supports progress and wellbeing.
Usually, adviser sessions address reading papers and working with a supervisor.
If the mentor match is not working, Aldevere arranges a replacement.
Time-zone considerations
- Sessions are scheduled in the student's local time.
- Meeting times are agreed around both student and mentor.
- Scheduling accommodates the school day and examination calendar.
- International participation depends on a workable meeting time.
- The schedule is confirmed in writing before enrollment.
Assessment style
Progress is reviewed through written draft feedback, completed academic work, a presentation and a final written report.
- Outlines and drafts receive written feedback at each stage.
- The mentor comments on the final draft.
- Students present their finished paper, literature review or brief.
- The final report identifies strengths, growth and next steps.
- Completion certification requires every session attended and final work submitted.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is a student-authored paper, literature review or policy brief, typically 3,000-5,000 words depending on field.
A presentation of your completed academic work.
A written report and recommendation for what comes next.
A numbered completion certificate when attendance and submission requirements are met.
A mentor reference when you attend and take the work seriously.
Possible publication in The Aldevere Review following editorial approval.
Research Scholar FAQs
No. You need a clear academic interest, but your mentor helps you find and focus a workable question in the first sessions.
Doctoral or postdoctoral researchers are matched to your field and question. The network includes researchers at Harvard, Oxford, NYU and Columbia.
You work toward a student-authored paper, literature review or policy brief, typically 3,000-5,000 words, and present it. You also receive a written report and next-step recommendation.
Sessions run online in local time around school and examinations. The written schedule sets their frequency, with guided reading and writing between meetings.
Parents receive the schedule before the first session, progress updates at set points and on request, and a final debrief. A separate academic adviser supports progress and wellbeing.
No. It is a numbered, verifiable certificate, with Completion awarded only after every session is attended and final work submitted. Aldevere does not provide accredited academic qualifications.
The standard scholarship reduces the fee by 20% for outstanding independent work. Awards are made by nomination, and every application is considered without a separate scholarship form.
No. Completed work can be considered for The Aldevere Review without submission or publication fees. Publication requires mentor sign-off, final student revisions and editorial approval.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
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- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy | Aldevere
- Complaints & Appeals Procedure | Aldevere
- Mentor Code of Conduct | Aldevere
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy | Aldevere
- Code of Conduct | Aldevere
- Generative AI Policy | Aldevere
- Academic Integrity & Misconduct Policy | Aldevere
- Student & Family Handbook | Aldevere
- Terms of Service | Aldevere
- What Happens in an Aldevere Interview
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- Scholarships for Research Mentorship | Aldevere
- Research Mentorship Programmes for High School | Aldevere
- International High School Research Program | Aldevere
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- For Parents | Aldevere Research Mentorship
- About Aldevere | Research Mentorship & Method
- Apply | Aldevere, Request a Research Mentorship Interview
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- FAQ | Aldevere Research Mentorship
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- Research Mentorship Fees | Aldevere
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- 1-to-1 High School Research Mentorship | Aldevere
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