Online Research Programmes for High School Students: How They Work and What to Expect
Online research programmes for high school students give you the opportunity to pursue your academic interests and investigate a question remotely, with guidance from a mentor. Depending on the programme, you might analyse data, examine historical sources, develop a mathematical argument, or compare findings from published studies. The work typically combines regular online meetings with […]
High School Student Researcher Aarush Mohan’s Research on Predicting Vehicle Drag Coefficient Using Machine Learning was accepted at CADSCOM 2026
Aarush Mohan is a student at Greenwood High International in India. He has a strong interest and background in robotics, programming, engineering, and technology. Aarush led his team to first place in the OnStage category at the RoboCupJunior (RCJ) Nationals in both 2023 and 2024, where he worked on programming, automation, and sensor integration for […]
1-on-1 Research Mentorship for High School Students: What to Expect
Researching a subject you’re passionate about can be the first step towards a future career. To celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2021, the Society for Science highlighted more than 100 notable alumni of its student science competitions, including Nobel laureates and accomplished scientists who began their STEM careers with research in high school. If you’re […]
High School Student Researcher Pranav Manne’s Research on Machine Learning for Chemical Reaction Optimisation was accepted at Three Research Events in 2026
Pranav Manne is a student at Sreenidhi International School in India. He has demonstrated strong academic achievement, receiving an Academic Scholarship for outstanding IB MYP grades and earning the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement four times. Pranav was also a national finalist in the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, placing among the top three teams. […]
Research Mentorship Programmes for High School Students: How It Works
Research can feel very different from the work you’re used to in school. You have to figure out what to investigate, find reliable sources, choose a research method, and work out what your findings mean. For a first-time researcher, having guidance can make the process less overwhelming. That’s where a research mentorship programme comes […]
High School Student Researcher Alex Zhan’s Research on Perturbing CAPTCHA Images Against Automated Solvers was accepted at the MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (MIT URTC)
Alex Zhan is a student at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in the United States. He has a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence, with achievements including reaching the Gold Division of the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO), earning Honours in the 2025 USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO), and placing eighth in the 2024 […]
High School Student Researcher Aaditya Mirkar’s Research on Microfluidics and Nanofluids for Spacecraft Cooling was accepted at the 14th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering (ACMME)
Aaditya Mirkar is a student at Yeshwantrao Chavan College in India. He has a strong interest in astrophysics, particularly black holes, dark energy, matter and antimatter, and the broader questions surrounding the origins and structure of the universe. His interest has led him to pursue independent learning, including an online course taught by Nobel Laureate […]
Summer Research Programmes for High School Students: What to Look For
For high school students who want to explore their interests and pursue meaningful extracurricular activities, summer is an ideal time to conduct research, dive deeper into subjects beyond the classroom, and gain hands-on experience in areas they may want to pursue in the future. A strong research programme should give you the chance to work […]
Free Research Programmes for High School Students: Opportunities Worth Exploring
Research programmes allow high school students to explore subjects beyond the classroom while developing real-world research skills. However, the cost can make some programmes difficult to access. While free research programmes for high school students exist, “free” doesn’t mean the same thing from one programme to the next. Some cover tuition only, and leave travel […]
Research Programs for High School Students: A Guide to Finding the Right Programme
By Andrew L.CCIR Alumni; accepted to Columbia, Cornell, Duke, NYU, UC Berkeley, and UPenn When I was in high school, I told my counsellor that I wanted to apply to Ivy League universities. She encouraged me to explore research because it could demonstrate both academic ability and intellectual curiosity. She also told me that […]