Srijay C.
The Charter School of Wilmington
"My research with RISE helped me stand out as a builder and problem solver, and I believe it played a major role in both ISEF and the Jerome Fisher M&T Program journey ."
RISE Research
Real research, published before college applications go out
RISE Research is a selective 1-on-1 mentorship program where high school students
publish original research, win awards, and earn global recognition
under PhD mentors.
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Why RISE Research?
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of students who finish the program get published
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PhD and doctoral mentors
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journals where students have been published
Our scholars
Research that shapes a student's path
From publishing original research to representing their countries at global conferences, RISE scholars use their work to build standout academic profiles and open up future pathways.
Bridget B.
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
"RISE supported my research on sleep and its effect on dopamine regulation. I explored the topic with clarity and purpose, aiming to better understand adolescent brain health."
Terry B.
Dulwich College
"I investigated the challenges AI poses to data privacy through a legal lens focused on East Asia. The program strengthened how I think about technology and regulation."
Fields we cover
Research across every discipline
Students work in their own area of interest. Mentors span the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Biology and Life Sciences
Chemistry
Physics and Astronomy
Computer Science and AI
Engineering
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Public Health and Medicine
Psychology
Economics and Finance
Political Science
Sociology
History
Philosophy
Law
Literature and Linguistics
Environmental Science Business
Business and Management
How RISE works
A structured, mentor-guided research process
Each stage builds the core research, writing, and analytical skills that top universities value. Students complete the full journey over ten weeks under one dedicated mentor.
WEEK 1-2
Research question and direction
Students explore academic literature, refine their interests, and develop a focused, original research question grounded in a real-world context.
WEEK 3-4
Research design and methodology
Students build a structured research plan, defining methodology, sources, data strategy, and academic benchmarks under mentor guidance.
WEEK 5-6
Research, analysis, and writing
Students conduct independent research, analyze findings, and begin drafting core sections while receiving detailed academic feedback.
WEEK 7-8
Manuscript development and review
Students complete their full manuscript and strengthen key sections through multiple review cycles.
WEEK 9-10
Publication submission and presentation
Students prepare their research for submission to peer-reviewed academic journals or global conferences.
Publication venues
Where students' work has gone
RISE students have published and presented through respected journals, conferences, and competitions.
Why parents choose RISE
Depth, not resume padding
Real academic rigor
RISE focuses on university-level research depth. Every student completes an end-to-end project that mirrors how academic research is actually done.
Ethical, student-led work RISE
All research is student-led and mentor-guided, and every project follows global academic integrity standards.
Flexible 1-on-1 mentorship
Students get one-on-one guidance from PhD mentors, with scheduling that fits around school. Each student stays with one dedicated mentor throughout.
Publication outcomes
Original research helps students show subject depth and academic readiness, with acceptance rates up to 4x higher than typical undergraduate submission averages.
The mentors
Researchers who guide every project
Our mentors are experienced researchers who guide students through the full process with rigor, integrity, and a strong emphasis on student ownership.
Ramya Warrier
University of Cambridge
PhD researcher in Psychiatry focused on autism and neuroimaging, funded by the Trinity Overseas Bursary.
Yifan Hu
Harvard University
MS student in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare, awarded multiple scholarships.
Benjamin Yang
Columbia University
PhD student in Computer Science focused on VR/AR, graphics, and human-computer interaction.
Kendra Nydam
University of Cambridge
PhD candidate in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, researching kinship dynamics in Medieval Scandinavian literature.
Student work
The kind of research students publish
Projects span the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Here is a sample of the work students have taken from curiosity to a published paper
Economics
How the 2018 Driving Reform
Shaped Women’s Labor
Participation in Urban and Rural
Computer Science
Integrating AI and Multimodal
Sensor Fusion for Survivor
Detection in Collapsed Structures
Astronomy
Stellar Influence on Exoplanet
Habitability: A Comparative Study
of G-, K-, and M-Type Stars
Begin your journey with RISE
The first 20 NSHSS members to apply get a 20% scholarship toward the RISE Research program. Every NSHSS member after that gets 10%, along with priority mentor matching when you apply through this partnership.