The program offers personalized one-on-one mentorship from PhD scholars and professors affiliated with top global universities, culminating in a publishable-quality research paper.
The Lumiere Research Scholar Program offers online research opportunities for high school students, pairing them one-on-one with PhD mentors and professors from top universities such as Harvard, Oxford, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Duke, and LSE. The program guides students through the entire research process, from designing a research question and conducting a literature review to developing methodology, executing primary research, and ultimately writing a full-length scholarly paper. Participants gain critical thinking, problem-solving, and advanced academic writing skills, along with in-depth expertise in their chosen field. The primary outcome is a completed research paper, which serves as a significant asset for college applications. Depending on the program tier, students may also receive support for submitting their work for publication in academic journals and have the option to earn college credit from the University of California, San Diego Extended Studies.
Students typically meet one-on-one with their mentor for about an hour each week, dedicating several additional hours weekly to independent research, reading, writing, and revising their paper.
This program is ideal for academically strong high school students (typically with a GPA of 3.3 or higher) who possess intellectual curiosity, are internally motivated, and seek a structured, guided introduction to academic research to deepen their knowledge and enhance their college applications.
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