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    Researcher 1:1 Online Research Mentorship

    by Indigo Research

    A one-to-one online mentorship that guides high school students through a rigorous secondary-source research paper with expert academic support.

    Last verified: 17 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Researcher 1:1 Online Research Mentorship

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    Researcher Research Mentorship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    High school students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    From $3,900

    Duration

    6 months

    Format

    Online

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Research Methods

    Sessions / cadence: 20 private hours, flexible scheduling

    Mentor model: Faculty or PhD mentor

    Assessment style: Milestones, drafts and mentor feedback

    Main output: Secondary-source research paper

    Credential: Two UCSB Extension credits

    Researcher Research Mentorship summary

    Students pursue an individual research question with a faculty or PhD mentor, progressing from scholarly reading and a prospectus to a polished academic paper.

    The Researcher tier centres on secondary-source analysis and includes private publication support for preparing submissions to two journals.

    It suits students who want sustained, independent academic work and can manage reading, writing and revision between mentor meetings.

    What is Researcher 1:1 Online Research Mentorship?

    The Researcher 1:1 Online Research Mentorship is an Indigo Research programme in which a high school student develops an individual academic project with a faculty member or PhD teaching fellow. Mentor matching is based on the student’s interests and a personalized profile assessment.

    The research process moves through question development, scholarly reading, a prospectus, literature review, writing and revision. The Researcher outcome is a paper based on secondary-source analysis, supported by preparation for journal submission.

    Why Succeed highlights Researcher Research Mentorship

    • The Researcher tier provides a clearly defined six-month pathway with 20 private programme hours.

    • Personalized matching gives students a say in selecting a faculty or PhD mentor suited to their topic.

    • The curriculum follows authentic research stages, from source analysis and a prospectus to drafting and revision.

    • Three hours of publication support cover preparation and revisions for submissions to two journals.

    • The programme combines a substantive paper with two UCSB Extension credits and a conference opportunity.

    Who is Researcher Research Mentorship for?

    Best for

    Self-directed high school students ready to sustain a research question through substantial reading, academic writing and repeated revision.

    Not ideal if

    You want a short introductory course, guaranteed publication or a highly structured group timetable with fixed weekly classes.

    Is Researcher Research Mentorship worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who will use the mentor relationship to develop genuine research independence. The staged curriculum, substantial paper and journal-submission support can create stronger evidence of academic depth than a short survey course.

    The limitation is value for money: tuition begins at a significant level, and neither publication nor admissions outcomes are guaranteed. Families should compare the mentor match, exact fee and likely research goal with lower-cost independent projects or subject-specific online programmes before committing.

    A practical overview of cost, time commitment, provider details, student outcomes and online support to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From $3,900; includes 20 private one-to-one programme hours, Flexible scheduling and customizable deadlines, Faculty or PhD mentor matching, Three hours of publication support, Support for submissions to two journals, Two private college-application coaching sessions, Access to live masterclasses, Two UCSB Extension credits.

    Dates and time commitment

    6 months; 20 private hours, flexible scheduling.

    Provider details

    Review the Indigo Research provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main deliverable is a polished research paper using secondary-source analysis.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    It is designed for high school students who want to complete an individual academic research project with one-to-one guidance.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, session schedule, payment terms, cancellation rules, support expectations and what output or certificate is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Researcher Research Mentorship need?

    Effort level

    High and sustained.

    Best started

    Begin planning several weeks before your preferred start so you can test topics and prepare for the advisory call.

    Main challenge

    Narrowing a broad interest into a researchable question and maintaining momentum between meetings.

    Typical preparation

    • List two or three subject areas you would be willing to investigate for several months.

    • Read an introductory academic article in each area and note which questions genuinely hold your attention.

    • Prepare examples of relevant coursework, reading or projects to discuss during the advisory call.

    • Set aside regular weekly research time before agreeing a timeline with your mentor.

    Useful if

    You already enjoy independent reading and long-form writing.

    What do students do on Researcher Research Mentorship?

    You develop and complete an individual secondary-source research paper through a sequence of guided research, writing and revision stages.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Choose a subject, define your desired outcome and discuss your interests during mentor matching.

    2. 2

      Set project goals and turn a broad interest into a focused research question.

    3. 3

      Find, annotate and analyse scholarly sources while building a bibliography.

    4. 4

      Create a prospectus that explains the question, approach and planned paper structure.

    5. 5

      Write a literature review that identifies themes and gaps in existing scholarship.

    6. 6

      Develop the main paper sections with ongoing mentor input and feedback.

    7. 7

      Revise the completed paper and prepare submission materials for up to two journals.

    8. 8

      Present the research through the virtual academic conference opportunity.

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Designed for high school students.

    • Students or guardians may begin the application form.

    • School name and graduation year are requested.

    • No minimum age or prerequisite is published.

    How much does Researcher Research Mentorship cost?

    Programme tuition

    From $3,900 — Starting tuition for one-to-one programmes

    Funding or discounts

    • Scholarships: Not currently offered for one-to-one programmes

    What's included

    20 private one-to-one programme hours, Flexible scheduling and customizable deadlines, Faculty or PhD mentor matching, Three hours of publication support, Support for submissions to two journals, Two private college-application coaching sessions, Access to live masterclasses, Two UCSB Extension credits

    How to apply to Researcher Research Mentorship

    1. 1

      Open the official one-to-one mentorship page and complete the initial application form.

    2. 2

      Enter whether the applicant is a student or guardian, then provide contact details.

    3. 3

      Provide the student’s country, school and expected high-school graduation year.

    4. 4

      Book an introductory call with a Research Advisor.

    5. 5

      Discuss the student’s goals, preferred programme and potential mentor fit.

    6. 6

      Follow the adviser’s guidance through the remaining application process.

    Learning format

    The programme is delivered through private online sessions with a faculty member or PhD teaching fellow. Students arrange meetings flexibly and complete the reading, analysis and writing needed to move through their individual research plan between sessions.

    The provider describes flexible scheduling but does not publish a fixed weekly timetable or required independent-study hours.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Matching uses a personalized profile assessment and stated research interests.

    • Students normally receive several mentor recommendations to review.

    • An alternative mentor can be requested before confirming the match.

    • Faculty and PhD mentors guide research design, reading and writing.

    • Mentors give feedback during drafting and final revision.

    • Publication support continues through submission preparation and revisions.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Private sessions use flexible scheduling.
    • Students work on their own project timeline.
    • Deadlines can be customized around the research plan.

    Assessment style

    Progress is assessed formatively through research milestones, written drafts, mentor feedback and revision rather than a published examination structure.

    • Research question and project goals are reviewed early.
    • Source analysis leads to an annotated bibliography.
    • A prospectus sets out the planned research approach.
    • The literature review and main paper receive mentor feedback.
    • The completed paper is revised before submission preparation.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main deliverable is a polished research paper using secondary-source analysis.

    • Research prospectus

    • Annotated bibliography

    • Literature review

    • Journal submission materials

    • Virtual conference presentation opportunity

    Researcher Research Mentorship FAQs

    It is designed for high school students who want to complete an individual academic research project with one-to-one guidance.

    The Researcher tier provides 20 programme hours over approximately six months, with flexible scheduling.

    Yes. Students may propose a topic across STEM, humanities, social sciences, AI and other disciplines, subject to a suitable mentor match.

    Indigo uses a personalized profile assessment and the student’s interests to recommend a faculty member or PhD teaching fellow. Students may accept a recommendation or request an alternative.

    The stated outcome is a research paper based on secondary-source analysis, developed through scholarly reading, a prospectus, literature review, drafting and revision.

    The Researcher tier includes three hours of one-to-one support for preparing submissions to two journals. Publication is not guaranteed.

    The programme materials state that students can earn two transferable credits from UCSB Extension School, alongside a virtual academic conference presentation.

    Indigo states that scholarships are not currently available for its one-to-one research programmes.

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