YRI Fellowship
The YRI Fellowship is a 10-week research mentorship program where students in grades 7-12 work 1-on-1 with PhD mentors to conduct and publish original research in peer-reviewed journals.
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Results-focused
87% of students produce publication-ready manuscripts. Recent results include an ISEF 2026 Finalist, multiple IEEE and Elsevier publications, and admissions to Brown, Johns Hopkins, and UT Austin with $128K+ in scholarships. Students as young as 9th grade have published peer-reviewed research.
What's included:
Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with a PhD mentor matched to your field
Full publication support (journal selection, submission, reviewer revisions)
Science fair and competition preparation (ISEF, JSHS, Regeneron)
Letter of recommendation from your PhD mentor
Extended support until publication-ready (no time limit)
No prior research experience required.