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    The Research Fellowship

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    The Research Fellowship pairs students with PhD mentors to develop original research, write a first-author manuscript, and prepare it for peer review and science fairs.

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    The Research Fellowship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Grades 6–12; parental consent under 18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 13-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $2,997

    Duration

    10 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Artificial IntelligenceBiologyEngineeringHumanitiesSocial Sciences
    Sessions / cadence: Weekly 1:1; 5–8 hours' work weekly
    Mentor model: Unlimited 1:1 full-time PhD mentorship
    Assessment style: Draft feedback and external peer review
    Main deliverable / output: First-author manuscript submitted for peer review
    Scheduling model: Flexible weekly video sessions

    The Research Fellowship summary

    The Research Fellowship is a publication-focused research program from YRI Fellowship, built around an original question and a dedicated PhD mentor.

    Students design a study, collect data and write their own manuscript with feedback from mentors and editors. The same work can be developed into a science fair presentation.

    Its strongest fit is a student who wants sustained guidance through research and revision, rather than a short subject taster.

    What is The Research Fellowship?

    The Research Fellowship is YRI Fellowship's mentored program for developing an original research question into a first-author manuscript. Its research domains include artificial intelligence, biology and medicine, physics and engineering, environmental science, economics and psychology, and humanities.

    Students work online with a PhD mentor through discovery, study design, data collection and writing. They write their own drafts while mentors and editors provide feedback, then receive support with peer-reviewed submission and science fair preparation.

    Why Succeed highlights The Research Fellowship

    • The discovery phase helps students turn a broad interest into a question before beginning the study.

    • A field-matched PhD mentor and draft-by-draft editorial feedback connect methods support with academic writing.

    • The student writes the manuscript and prepares to defend its methods, making personal ownership central to the experience.

    • Support extends through submission and further review instead of stopping with a finished draft.

    Who is The Research Fellowship for?

    Best for

    Students who want to develop an original question and are prepared to write, revise and explain their own research.

    Not ideal if

    You want a campus lab experience or a light subject taster without sustained independent work.

    Is The Research Fellowship worth it?

    The Fellowship can be worthwhile when a student needs help connecting a research idea, a workable method and a carefully revised manuscript. Its clearest value is the combination of individual supervision, writing feedback and continued submission support.

    Judge the experience by the student's understanding and contribution, rather than publication alone. YRI reports an 87% publication rate and continued support, but an individual paper's acceptance and timing still depend on external review.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,997; includes Unlimited 1:1 sessions with a full-time PhD mentor, Research question and methodology development, Full manuscript development and draft feedback, Venue selection, submission and peer-review support, ISEF, JSHS and regional science fair preparation, Extended mentorship at no additional cost until publication.

    Dates and time commitment

    10 weeks; Weekly 1:1; 5–8 hours' work weekly.

    Provider details

    Review the YRI Fellowship provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    What the student gains

    Potential output: The core deliverable is a student-written, first-author manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed venue.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    No. Most Fellows begin without research experience, and the first two weeks focus on developing a research question with the mentor.

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    How much preparation does The Research Fellowship need?

    Effort level

    Substantial, sustained independent work.

    Best started

    Begin planning a few weeks before applying through the year-round rolling process.

    Main challenge

    Keeping the question feasible while producing and revising your own manuscript.

    Typical preparation

    • Write down two or three research interests and what you would like to understand about each.

    • Map a recurring weekly work window around school and activities.

    • Discuss mentor matching, the contracted tuition and the refund policy with a parent or guardian before committing.

    Useful if

    You want practice explaining both your findings and the method behind them.

    What do students do on The Research Fellowship?

    You develop an original project with a mentor, then turn the study into a manuscript and presentation materials. The process moves from choosing a question to conducting research, revising your writing and preparing for review.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      In weeks 1–2, develop the research question with your PhD mentor.

    2. 2

      In weeks 3–5, design the study and collect original data.

    3. 3

      In weeks 6–8, write the manuscript and revise it using mentor and editor feedback.

    4. 4

      In weeks 9–10, submit to a peer-reviewed venue and prepare the science fair entry and defense.

    5. 5

      Continue working through further review with YRI's support if publication takes longer.

    The Research Fellowship dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Applications are considered year-round.

    Date not confirmed

    Eligibility and requirements

    • The program is advertised for students in Grades 6–12.

    • Legal terms require participants to be at least 13.

    • Participants under 18 need parent or guardian involvement and consent.

    • No prior research experience is required.

    • Admission is selective.

    How much does The Research Fellowship cost?

    Program fee

    $2,997 — Tuition is settled after acceptance.

    Funding or discounts

    • Payment plan: 3 × $999 — Processed installments are non-refundable.
    • Application fee: Free
    • Need-based aid: Apply and explain your family's financial situation.

    What's included

    Unlimited 1:1 sessions with a full-time PhD mentor, Research question and methodology development, Full manuscript development and draft feedback, Venue selection, submission and peer-review support, ISEF, JSHS and regional science fair preparation, Extended mentorship at no additional cost until publication

    How to apply to The Research Fellowship

    1. 1

      Begin the Fellowship application at yriscience.com/application.

    2. 2

      Complete the personal, school, grade, cohort and time-zone fields, then continue through the application.

    3. 3

      Explain your financial situation when applying if you need aid.

    4. 4

      YRI states that every application receives a decision within 48 hours.

    5. 5

      After acceptance, decide whether to proceed and settle tuition.

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    Learning format

    The Fellowship uses weekly online video sessions with a dedicated PhD mentor and structured work between meetings. YRI describes flexible scheduling and five to eight hours of work per week around school, with unlimited one-to-one sessions included.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • A full-time PhD mentor is matched to your research question.

    • Weekly one-to-one sessions guide the original project.

    • Unlimited mentor sessions are included in tuition.

    • Mentors and editors provide feedback on every manuscript draft.

    • The team guides venue selection, submission and peer review.

    • Mentorship continues at no additional cost until publication.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Weekly video sessions use flexible scheduling.
    • Students can work from anywhere.
    • The application asks for your time zone.
    • Plan for five to eight hours of weekly work around school.

    Assessment style

    Progress centers on research development, manuscript feedback and preparation for external peer review.

    • Develop the study to peer-review standards from the research phase.
    • Revise drafts using mentor and editor feedback.
    • Submit the first-author manuscript to a peer-reviewed venue.
    • Rehearse the research defense and science fair judging.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The core deliverable is a student-written, first-author manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed venue.

    • Science fair entry and poster based on the research

    • Recorded end-of-program research presentation

    • A rehearsed explanation of your methods and findings

    The Research Fellowship FAQs

    No. Most Fellows begin without research experience, and the first two weeks focus on developing a research question with the mentor.

    YRI describes one weekly one-to-one mentor session and five to eight hours of work per week around school. Structured work takes place between meetings.

    You write every draft, with feedback from your mentor and editors. The manuscript carries you as first author, and you prepare to explain and defend the work.

    YRI matches you with a full-time PhD mentor whose expertise fits your research question. The research domains span STEM, social sciences and humanities.

    YRI states that mentorship continues at no additional cost until the manuscript is published. Further rounds of external review can extend beyond the core program.

    Yes. YRI states that need-based aid exists and asks families to apply and explain their situation.

    No. The legal policy states that all payments are final and non-refundable, including processed installments and cases involving scheduling conflicts or dissatisfaction.

    The legal terms require parent or legal guardian involvement and consent for participants under 18. They also set a minimum participant age of 13.

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