International STEM Research Program™

Individual mentor guided research to support students towards publication.

Winter deadline: 31 December 2024

“3.8%”
— Acceptance rate

Our Scholars.

What we offer.

Competitive Edge

Up to 23 weeks of virtual individualized research with a mentor to learn academic research and craft a manuscript for potential submission to a journal. Letter of recommendation from mentor for college applications.

The Process

Apply for free through our application submission page. Shortlisted students will be notified of their selection and called in for a virtual interview. Acceptance letters will be emailed to students within two weeks from their interview.

  • "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

  • “…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

  • “…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

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

    - Yale 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

Compare our programs.

Duration

Projects

Mentor meeting

Publications

Acceptance rate

Additional benefits

Publication support

International STEM Research Program

8 - 12 weeks

1- research

Up to 8

1 potential publication

3.8%

Letter of recommendation

Up to $250 USD

Profile Building Mentorship

16 - 23 weeks

3- research, robotics, NGO

Up to 18

Up to 2 potential publications

4.2%

Letter of recommendation, robotics kit, non-profit support

Up to $500 USD

FAQs

Do these research programs guarantee publication?

While our program aims for publication, we cannot guarantee it. Publication depends on the research quality, journal acceptance rates, student’s effort and aptitude. To maximize the success of our students we provide expert mentorship, resources for high-quality research and 3 rounds of post-submission feedback.

What type of research do students work on?

Our program primarily focuses on qualitative research, which is well-suited to our virtual format. This includes literature reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical studies, case studies, etc. For students with exceptional technical skills or access to appropriate resources, we also consider quantitative research proposals. This may involve data analysis, computational modeling, remote experiments, etc. We tailor research topics to each student's interests and capabilities, ensuring a challenging yet achievable project.

Who pays the journal fee?

Many journals have an article processing charge (APC) levied at the time of manuscript acceptance. For students enrolled in the ISRP or PBM, the program fee covers an APC of up to $250 USD per manuscript submission.

Can I get a scholarship for ISRP or PBM?

At this time, we are not offering scholarships for the PBM. Need-aware merit scholarships are available for ISRP which students can indicate at the time of submitting round I applications. Please note, the student’s ability to pay will be a factor into whether they will be accepted.

Does this program include one-on-one live sessions with a mentor?

Yes, our program offers personalized mentorship with live sessions with a mentor. We believe this direct mentor-student connection is crucial for maximizing learning and research outcomes.

Can I get a refund if I am not satisfied with the program?

We adhere strictly to a no refund policy. If students/parents are confused about the program, we suggest starting with our refunded based- consultation after being accepted into the program.

Since the price is in Indian rupees, do I need to have an Indian card to purchase?

You can pay using any credit card across our website. Your bank will automatically convert to the necessary currency.

I want to use another payment option or my payment option is not working, who do I contact?

Alternative options of UPI, Google Pay, PayTm, Netbanking are available. Please reach out to us via email at info@incognitoblueprints.com for any questions.