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    Young Researchers Program

    by Sir Luther Center for Research & Innovation

    The Young Researchers Program develops research skills through guided investigations, source evaluation, essay writing and presentation practice.

    Last verified: 12 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Young Researchers Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Grades 6–8; all abilities

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 11-14

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $799; $1,499

    Duration

    6 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next application deadline

    9 January 2027

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    ScienceHistoryEngineeringEntrepreneurship
    Sessions / cadence: 6 × 60 minutes; Saturdays, 9–10 AM EDT
    Assessment style: Ungraded self-assessment
    Main deliverable / output: Structured research essay
    Certificate: Certificate of completion
    Support model: Expert instruction; peer review
    Review access: Session recordings

    Young Researchers Program summary

    Students turn a question into an investigation, evaluate sources, analyze data and explain their findings in a structured essay.

    The experience combines live instruction, peer feedback and competition pathway planning. It suits students who want a guided introduction to research and a concrete piece of work to develop.

    What is Young Researchers Program?

    The Young Researchers Program is Sir Luther Center's introductory research course, delivered through live Zoom sessions. It develops the habits behind a workable project: asking a focused question, checking sources, designing an investigation and interpreting findings.

    Students build an essay alongside a research notebook, analyzed data and a short presentation. Competition pathways span science, history, engineering and entrepreneurship, with students choosing a direction in the second week.

    Why Succeed highlights Young Researchers Program

    • The curriculum connects questioning, evidence, investigation and analysis in a clear sequence.

    • A structured research essay gives students a defined project to develop and explain.

    • Peer review and self-assessment make revision part of the learning experience.

    • A notebook, dataset and three-slide summary help students document more than a final answer.

    Who is Young Researchers Program for?

    Best for

    Curious students who want guidance turning an interest into a manageable investigation and a clear research essay.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want a graded qualification or would rather avoid writing, data analysis and presenting your own work.

    Is Young Researchers Program worth it?

    This program can be useful when a student needs a clear research sequence and feedback to finish a project. Its strongest value lies in practicing source evaluation, investigation and revision while building an essay the student can explain.

    Families should judge that support against the help already available through school or a teacher. The assessment is ungraded, so the decision should center on learning and completed work rather than a graded academic credential.

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

    Cost and what is included

    $799; $1,499; includes Six live Zoom sessions with an expert instructor., Competition pathway guidance., Personal research notebook framework., Guided research essay writing., Peer review and feedback., Certificate of completion., Session recordings for review..

    Dates and time commitment

    6 weeks; 6 × 60 minutes; Saturdays, 9–10 AM EDT.

    Provider details

    Review the Sir Luther Center for Research & Innovation provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: The core deliverable is a structured research essay with introduction, background, method, findings and conclusion sections.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    The program includes live instruction, competition pathway guidance, a research notebook framework, guided essay writing, peer review and feedback, recordings and a completion certificate.

    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 Young Researchers Program need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with live participation and a developing research project.

    Best started

    Begin two to three weeks before your chosen cohort's application deadline.

    Main challenge

    Keeping the question narrow enough to investigate and explain clearly.

    Typical preparation

    • List two or three interests that could become research questions.

    • Discuss your Saturday commitments and Zoom participation with a parent or guardian.

    • Draft a short motivation statement explaining what you are curious about.

    • Start a notebook for questions, sources and observations.

    Useful if

    You want practice completing research rather than only learning terminology.

    What do students do on Young Researchers Program?

    You develop a question into a small investigation, then organize evidence and explain what it supports. The process leads toward a structured research essay, a short findings presentation and a competition submission plan.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Develop a focused research question.

    2. 2

      Evaluate sources and choose a competition pathway in Week 2.

    3. 3

      Design a testable investigation and method.

    4. 4

      Collect and organize your data.

    5. 5

      Interpret the findings and develop your essay.

    6. 6

      Present your work and prepare a submission plan.

    Young Researchers Program dates and deadlines

    April 2027 cohort application deadline

    3 April 2027

    Upcoming

    July 2027 cohort application deadline

    17 July 2027

    Upcoming

    November 2027 cohort application deadline

    6 November 2027

    Upcoming

    October 2026 cohort

    10 October-14 November 2026

    Six Saturday Zoom sessions.

    Active

    January 2027 cohort

    16 January-20 February 2027

    Application deadline; program runs 16 January–20 February 2027.

    Upcoming

    April 2027 cohort

    10 April-15 May 2027

    Application deadline; program runs 10 April–15 May 2027.

    Upcoming

    July 2027 cohort

    24 July-28 August 2027

    Application deadline; program runs 24 July–28 August 2027.

    Upcoming

    November 2027 cohort

    13 November-18 December 2027

    Application deadline; program runs 13 November–18 December 2027.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students in Grades 6–8.

    • All abilities are welcome.

    • Parent or guardian consent is required.

    How much does Young Researchers Program cost?

    Program fee

    $799 — Advertised early bird price.

    Funding or discounts

    • Regular price: $1,499

    What's included

    Six live Zoom sessions with an expert instructor., Competition pathway guidance., Personal research notebook framework., Guided research essay writing., Peer review and feedback., Certificate of completion., Session recordings for review.

    How to apply to Young Researchers Program

    1. 1

      Complete the Young Researchers application with your contact details, date of birth, location, school and grade.

    2. 2

      Select the cohort you want to join.

    3. 3

      Provide your parent or guardian's name and contact details.

    4. 4

      Explain why you want to join and what you are curious about.

    5. 5

      Confirm accuracy, consent to recorded Zoom participation, agree to the terms and privacy policy, and submit.

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    Learning format

    The program combines six weekly live Zoom sessions with a developing investigation and research essay. Saturday sessions are advertised as 9:00–10:00 AM EDT, and recordings are included for review.

    Confirm session timing and your local time conversion before booking.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Live sessions are led by an expert instructor.

    • Guided writing supports the structured research essay.

    • Peer review and feedback are included.

    • Competition pathway guidance helps shape a submission plan.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Live sessions take place on Saturdays.
    • Cohort schedules advertise 9:00–10:00 AM EDT.
    • Confirm the winter time-zone convention and local start time.
    • Session recordings are included for review.

    Tech requirements

    • Access to Zoom for live sessions.

    Assessment style

    Students use ungraded self-assessment to track progress on their research project and essay.

    • Five markers run from Just Starting to Essay Complete.
    • Progress includes refining a question and drafting an introduction.
    • Later markers include real data and a complete essay draft.
    • Peer review and feedback support revision.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The core deliverable is a structured research essay with introduction, background, method, findings and conclusion sections.

    • Personal research notebook.

    • Testable hypothesis, method and analyzed dataset.

    • Three-slide findings summary.

    • Competition submission plan.

    • Certificate of completion.

    Young Researchers Program FAQs

    The program is designed for students in Grades 6–8, with all abilities welcome.

    All abilities are welcome. The curriculum begins with developing research questions before moving into sources, investigation, data and presentation.

    Students attend six weekly live Zoom sessions on Saturdays. Session recordings are included for review.

    Students build a research notebook, hypothesis and method, a small analyzed dataset, a structured research essay, a three-slide findings summary and a competition submission plan.

    There are no grades. Students self-assess their progress against five markers, ranging from Just Starting to Essay Complete.

    The program includes live instruction, competition pathway guidance, a research notebook framework, guided essay writing, peer review and feedback, recordings and a completion certificate.

    The application requires parent or guardian contact details and consent to participation in recorded Zoom sessions. For children under 13, the privacy policy requires verifiable parental consent and allows that consent to be withdrawn.

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    • Privacy Policy | Sir Luther Center
    • Terms of Service | Sir Luther Center
    • Research Mentorship Program Cost: 2026 Guide | Sir Luther Center
    • Free Live Masterclasses with Harvard Student Mentors | Sir Luther Center
    • Research Topic Finder for Students | Sir Luther Center
    • FAQ: Research Mentorship, Publication and Fees | Sir Luther Center
    • Apply | Research Publication Fellowship | Sir Luther Center
    • Apply | Research Publication Fellowship | Sir Luther Center
    • Apply | Young Researchers Program | Sir Luther Center
    • Young Researchers Programme, Grades 6-8 | Sir Luther Center

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