INTERNATIONAL STEM RESEARCH PROGRAM™ (ISRP)

Students to be selected in a competitive process to work 1-on-1 with an Ivy League level mentor towards an individualized research project with an end goal to publish in an international online peer-reviewed journal.

2024 Program Metrics

Acceptance rate: 5.9%

Average time to program decision: 2 weeks

EDGE

What we offer:

  • 8-12 weeks of virtual individualized research with a mentor

  • Publication into an international peer-reviewed journal

  • Letter of recommendation from mentor for college applications

Who can apply:

  • Students currently in grades 9-12, gap year or year 1-3 of undergraduate degree

  • Open to citizens of all countries

REALITY

“but we look at far more than test scores and grades… Perhaps one application stands out because of sparkling recommendations…”

- Yale University

“With 35,000 people applying, you can see that standardized test scores are relatively unimportant in the end, because most of the people who apply have strong scores and grades and are fully qualified to be here.”

- Harvard University

“Nearly 1/3rd of the admitted students engaged in academic research during their time in high school… students worked alongside leading faculty and researchers in their fields of interest, co-authored publications included in leading journals…”

- University of Pennsylvania

“…pre-college educational opportunities also serve Cornell’s goal of “doing the greatest good” for communities, schools, and families. There is research suggesting that summer programs in STEM lead to enrollment and success”

- Cornell University

“…we’re also looking for evidence that this young person has a passion, that he or she will bring something to our community that is unique.”

- Stanford University

VALIDATION

The ISRP is a selective program with an acceptance rate of 5.9% which makes getting accepted a prestigious victory in itself. Students from all over the world apply in a competitive process which consists of 3 rounds.

ROUND ONE:

Apply for free through our application portal linked here.

ROUND TWO:

Shortlisted students will be notified of their selection and called in for a virtual interview.

ROUND THREE:

Acceptance letters will be emailed to students within two weeks from their interview.

UPCOMING DEADLINES AND PROGRAM DATES

Early application deadline: 1 March 2024

Regular application deadline: 28 April 2024

Late application deadline: 26 May 2024

Program Dates: flexible dependent on student’s availability

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program cost: $2500 USD equivalent to ₹2,10,000 INR (plus tax)

This innovative program offers a mentor-guided research experience to high school or college students in the dynamic realm of academic research tailored to their unique interests. By the end of the program, students can expect to publish their research in a peer-reviewed academic journal along with their mentor.

👩🏻‍🎓 Each student is paired with one mentor (masters or PhD) ensuring a personalized and enriching experience

⏰ Weekly check-ins between student and mentor to ensure progress (up to 8 one-on-one mentor meetings included)

📝 Includes literature review, manuscript writing, report writing, research paper writing, submission for publication and 3 rounds of edits/reviews

🏫 Student is eligible to receive a letter of recommendation from mentor for future college applications

Time commitment: 8-12 weeks

💰Journal submission and publication fee will be paid by Incognito Blueprints up to $250.

FAQs

  • Week 01

    ✅ Brainstorming research interest with mentor and finalizing on a topic

    Week 02 - 04

    ✅ Identify need statement

    ✅ Begin literature reviews

    Week 05 - 09

    ✅ Formulate hypothesis

    ✅ Design of experiments and data collection

    Week 10 - 12

    ✅ Start writing report report, research paper and identify figures for research papers

    ✅ Submit research paper for publication

    Beyond Week 12

    ✅ Present research to a panel of judges from Incognito Blueprints

    ✅ Review edit requests from peer-reviewed journals

  • Students who apply to the International STEM Research Program (ISRP) will be subjected to lower acceptance rates, slow application process, submission of financial proofs via bank statements, income slips, etc.

    Maximum scholarship for the program is up to 50%. The ISRP is need-aware therefore, the applicants' ability to pay for the program is a determining factor in the admission decision.

  • We offer razorpay methods using Google Pay, Paytm, Netbanking and UPI for payments made from India. Please email us at info@incognitoblueprints.com to get a link for alternative payment.

  • Students are only allowed to work on one research project with the mentor per ISRP. This program does not guarantee admission into any university, however in our experience, research activities help students improve their overall profile to stand out to colleges during their college admissions. Publications cannot be guaranteed, however mentors work with students to assist with up to 3 rounds of editing upon journal submission.