Application deadline
15 October 2026
Individual session dates are coordinated after student–mentor matching.
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AI + X Research Fellowship
by Inspirit AI
The AI + X Research Fellowship pairs students with an individual mentor to develop applied AI research, refine a paper and prepare their work for external presentation or submission.
Last verified: 10 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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AI + X Research Fellowship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closing soon
Eligibility
Middle and high school students
Age range / Year group
Ages 11-18
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$5,000
Duration
25 mentoring hours
Format
Online
Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceMedicineEngineeringEnvironmental Science
Sessions / cadence: 25 × 1-hour sessions; mutually scheduled
Mentor model: Individual domain-specialist mentor
Assessment style: Project development and paper feedback
Main deliverable / output: Independent AI project and research paper
Certificate: AI + X Researcher Certificate
Additional support: 10+ optional Open Lab hours weekly
AI + X Research Fellowship summary
An individual mentor helps you turn an applied AI interest into an independent research project, moving from a question and dataset to models, analysis and scientific writing.
The fellowship adds deeper project iteration and preparation for journals, science fairs and presentations. It suits students who want sustained feedback on work they can explain themselves.
What is AI + X Research Fellowship?
The AI + X Research Fellowship is Inspirit AI's extended individual research mentorship track. Students investigate a question using datasets and machine learning, then develop their analysis into a research paper or article. The academic focus combines AI with a chosen application area, such as healthcare, engineering, psychology or environmental research.
A domain-specialist mentor supports project development, revision and scientific communication. The fellowship also prepares interested students to pursue journals, science fairs or further deployment of their work. Inspirit AI is an independent provider and is not an official Stanford University academic program.
Why Succeed highlights AI + X Research Fellowship
Individual mentoring connects technical decisions with a student's chosen research question.
The project covers literature review, experimentation, analysis and writing rather than coding alone.
Multiple iterations give students room to improve an ambitious project.
A research paper creates a concrete output that students can discuss and critique.
Publication and presentation coaching helps students understand how research reaches an audience.
Who is AI + X Research Fellowship for?
Best for
Students who want individual guidance on a substantive AI research question and are willing to revise models, analysis and writing.
Not ideal if
You mainly want a short subject taster, a group classroom experience or guaranteed publication.
Is AI + X Research Fellowship worth it?
The fellowship is worth considering when individual technical feedback and research-writing support would fill a clear gap in your current learning. Its strongest feature is the connection between an independently developed project, a research paper and repeated mentor guidance.
The value depends on the mentor match, project scope and your own contribution. Publication coaching supports preparation, but external acceptance remains a separate decision. Compare the support with other mentoring options and treat university affiliations as mentor credentials, rather than institutional sponsorship.
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Cost and what is included
$5,000; includes 25 one-hour individual mentor sessions., Guided dataset selection, data visualization and AI modeling., Access to application-area datasets and research resources., Research-paper writing and editing support., Specialized coaching for publications, competitions and presentations., 10+ hours of optional Open Labs offered weekly., AI + X Researcher Certificate..
Dates and time commitment
25 mentoring hours; 25 × 1-hour sessions; mutually scheduled.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main output is an independent AI research project with a final research paper or article.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
AI can be applied to healthcare, art, mobility, law, journalism, physics, engineering, sports and psychology, among other domains. Students develop their question and dataset choice with a mentor.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does AI + X Research Fellowship need?
Effort level
High for a substantial independent research project.
Best started
Ideally four to six weeks before an application round to explore a topic and plan mentoring commitments.
Main challenge
Keeping the research question feasible while improving the work through multiple iterations.
Typical preparation
List two or three application areas you would like to investigate.
Read an introductory paper and note a question you do not yet understand.
Prepare an honest summary of your coding background for mentor matching.
Plan how the agreed sessions and project work will fit around school.
Useful if
You want experience connecting AI methods with an academic question.
What do students do on AI + X Research Fellowship?
You work with an individual mentor to investigate a question using data and AI. The research develops through analysis, modeling and revision into a paper, with additional coaching on communicating the findings.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Choose an application area and suitable dataset with your mentor.
- 2
Review relevant literature and formulate a research question.
- 3
Explore and visualize the data.
- 4
Build machine learning models and analyze their results.
- 5
Iterate on the project and write a research proposal and final paper.
- 6
Prepare your work for presentation or an appropriate external submission.
AI + X Research Fellowship dates and deadlines
Upcoming
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 October 2026 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
Eligibility and requirements
Middle and high school students.
Prior programming experience is not required.
Website users must be at least 13.
Minors need parental permission and supervision for website use.
How much does AI + X Research Fellowship cost?
Program fee
$5,000 — Published all-inclusive fee for the 25-session fellowship.
Funding or discounts
- Financial aid: Limited need-based assistance; request an application from admissions@inspiritai.com.
- Payment plan: An installment arrangement can be agreed with Inspirit AI; sessions must be prepaid.
What's included
25 one-hour individual mentor sessions., Guided dataset selection, data visualization and AI modeling., Access to application-area datasets and research resources., Research-paper writing and editing support., Specialized coaching for publications, competitions and presentations., 10+ hours of optional Open Labs offered weekly., AI + X Researcher Certificate.
How to apply to AI + X Research Fellowship
- 1
Complete the official 1:1 mentorship application and choose a start date.
- 2
Provide the required student name and valid email address.
- 3
If admitted, use the emailed payment link to arrange enrollment.
- 4
Coordinate session dates with your assigned mentor.
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Learning format
The online fellowship includes 25 individual one-hour mentor sessions, with dates coordinated between student and mentor. The brochure also offers 10+ hours of optional Open Labs each week for extra assistance; these are additional support opportunities rather than a required attendance schedule.
Mentorship and feedback
25 one-hour sessions with an individual domain-specialist mentor.
Guidance from dataset selection through modeling and research writing.
Multiple iterations to develop a more advanced project.
Specialized coaching for publications, competitions and presentations.
10+ hours of optional Open Labs offered weekly.
Mentor examples include Akshay Jagadeesh, a Stanford computational neuroscience Ph.D. and Harvard Medical School postdoctoral fellow.
Time-zone considerations
- Session dates are chosen jointly by student and mentor.
- Timing depends on the student–mentor match.
- Each individual mentoring session lasts one hour.
- Optional Open Labs provide additional weekly support.
Assessment style
Progress centers on iterative research-project development, mentor-supported paper revision and presentation feedback.
- Develop and improve an independent AI research project.
- Write and edit a final paper with your mentor.
- Explain methods and findings through technical presentation.
- Receive tailored judge feedback at the annual symposium.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is an independent AI research project with a final research paper or article.
Research proposal.
AI + X Researcher Certificate.
Project presentation at the annual symposium.
Optional development toward journal submission, science fairs or a web application.
AI + X Research Fellowship FAQs
The fellowship provides 25 individual one-hour sessions rather than 10. It adds more advanced project iteration and specialized coaching for publications, competitions and presentations.
Yes. The research program welcomes students with or without programming experience and tailors the experience to their background.
AI can be applied to healthcare, art, mobility, law, journalism, physics, engineering, sports and psychology, among other domains. Students develop their question and dataset choice with a mentor.
The fellowship provides preparation and submission guidance. Publication depends on the quality and suitability of the work and the receiving venue's decisions.
No. Inspirit AI is an independent provider and states that it is not an official Stanford University academic program.
A full refund is available before the second completed session with a given mentor, provided cancellation is within 250 days of the fellowship's enrolled start date. No refunds are available after that deadline.
Students and teachers can formally request to opt out of session recording. They may also opt out of promotional use of recordings and photographs or request deletion of used material.
Confirm this before enrolling: the fellowship description lists module access among its features, while the module description calls it an add-on. The module uses asynchronous videos to explain venue selection, submission and revision.
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Source types reviewed
- Inspirit AI 1:1 Mentorship Program Brochure
- Inspirit AI 1:1 Mentorship Application
- Inspirit AI — 1:1 Research Program
- Privacy Policy — Inspirit AI
- Terms — Inspirit AI
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Inspirit AI
- AI Research Program for High School Students - Inspirit AI — Inspirit AI
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