Research Scholar Program


Contribute to our collective global knowledge base with your research. Make a striking and lasting impact - help develop a new antibiotic, computational algorithm or create a new way to structure investments.

Our Research Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a PhD mentor to produce an independently-developed research project.

1500+ Applications | 26+ Countries | 400+ Mentors | 5,200+ Mentor Hours

A Global Community of Ambition

Our mentors represent some of the most globally competitive institutions.

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 Why Research?



Make an impact on the world. Help develop a new vaccine, antibiotic, computational algorithm or a new way of doing business.

Gain expertise in a topic: Advance and contribute to a body of research and knowledge.

Stand out for admissions: Conducting research and writing papers is an excellent way for you to showcase your strengths and abilities.

Empowerly’s Research Programs

Program Individual Research Program Premium Research and Publication Program Research Fellowship
Preparation Sessions with a Counselor 2 2 6
Individual sessions with mentor 9 15 30
Individual sessions with writing coach 2 4 8
Individual sessions with publication specialist - 3 6
Program oversight from Empowerly Research Program Manager Yes Yes Yes
Who can apply Students from 8th-12th grades Students from 8th-12th grades Students from 8th-12th grades
Length of program 12 weeks 16-20 weeks 6-12 months

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Possible Research Topics


Students will also be able to customize their own research topic, if not currently available in the offerings below. 

Biotechnology

Psychology

Astrophysics

Behavioral economics

Machine learning

Software development systems

Civil, environmental, chemical engineering

Organic and inorganic chemistry

Gender and education in global perspectives

Reproductive politics

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