The Research Bootcamp 🔬

The enrollment for this summer’s Research Bootcamp has now closed. We will open enrollment for cohort #5 of the Research Bootcamp early next year. Sign up for our waitlist below to stay up-to-date. Our waitlist members will be the first to hear when the enrollment opens. Cohort #5 of the Research Bootcamp will occur in the summer of 2025.

FOSTERING INNOVATION.

The Research Bootcamp is an 8 week live-virtual program open to students in grade 9 and above from any country to teach them the fundamentals of academic research methodology while working on an individualized team research projects (quantitative and qualitative) over the summer. Students thrive in an interdisciplinary environment where they learn industry level interpersonal skills, while thriving on expanding their technical skillset. Some teams go on to continue their research post bootcamp and some even get their research published in peer reviewed journals.

Young Student Innovators.

  • 3D Bioprinting Techniques for Artificial Organs to Advance Healthcare

    International STEM Research Program™ Scholar 2024

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  • Advancing Model-Based Systems Engineering in Biomedical and Aerospace research

    Research Bootcamp Scholar 2024

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  • Single Cell Sequencing Technologies in Precision Medicine

    Research Bootcamp Scholar 2024

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  • NFk-B Pathways in the Treatment of Psoriasis

    Research Bootcamp Scholar 2024

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  • Systems Modeling for Astrophysics Design

    Research Bootcamp Scholar 2024

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  • Data Driven Approaches for Precision Medicine towards Clinical Frameworks

    Research Bootcamp Scholar 2024

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Programs Overview

Examples of some past projects done by our research bootcamp students. Explore more here.

  • Our dedication is to make research opportunities available to high school students, breaking down barriers to knowledge and experience. We have had the privilege of mentoring over 200 students from 20+ countries in 30+ unique projects in 2023. Our students left no stones unturned breaking barriers by submitting their research work in Stanford’s Intersect journal, IEEE, IJSER and more. Some of our students’ work is shown on the left.

  • Immerse yourself in the process of real-world social impact based research by delving into literature review, formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, communicating your results in a professional setting, and explore publication outreach. Engage with the rapidly growing field of STEM, Computer Science or Non-STEM research by learning the basics of academic research that has the potential to make a real world impact.

    Group Research: Research in a team of 3-6 students. Projects will be assigned by the Incognito Blueprints team and cannot be changed.

  • The program has 1-2 weekly meetings, with optional TA run office hours available. We expect students to be able to dedicate 5-10 hours per week in total, with flexibility for further exploration. Saturday Advisor Lectures (11:00 am-12:00 pm ET) to learn team building, communication, research fundamentals and review relevant literature for research inspiration.​ All students receive support from mentors/TAs throughout the week offline through slack channels if your team runs into roadblocks or want to discuss ideas.

    Group research: Students will meet with mentors/TAs as a group. No individual sessions will be permitted. Weekly sprint meetings to be conducted every Sunday 11:30 am-12:30 pm ET to discuss research updates, divide & delegate tasks using SCRUM methodology & work on assignments.

  • Hands-on Contribution (virtual): Guided by a dedicated mentor/TA who will facilitate progress and encourage individual engagement to enhance learning.

    Eligibility: Both bootcamps are ideal for students in class 9 or above. Open to all students from any country.

    Prerequisites: The programs are tailored to allow students to engage in real world research without prior research experience. While each team will work on a unique research project, the goal of the bootcamp is to help students start, sustain & understand the research process.

    Curriculum: In addition to weekly group live sessions by the advisor, we provide pre-structured videos to help build student fundamentals. This minimizes technical hurdles, and promotes an environment of self learning with readily available resources to ensure a solid foundation for all students.

  • After purchasing either bootcamps, students will get immediate access to their student portals which can be accessed by signing in here. On the student dashboard, students will find an on-boarding form which asks details (eg. student background, profile, research category preference) required for us to either assign teams and/or research projects. Next steps regarding team allocation, live session, etc. are present under the announcements tab of the student dashboard. Here is a video going over the checkout process.

🗓 Structure.

Research is all about having a well-defined structure so here’s an example of what the bootcamp will look like for each student:

Our students say it’s the best!

  • R. Vishwakarma: Team Bytebusters

    “I really enjoyed the user interface and design of the videos uploaded on our IB portal. IB provided us with the templates as well, for which I will be thankful for them. It saved us really a ton of time. Now, coming to the teammates. I am really glad I met my teammates. I got to learn from them about many tech related stuff, about what all to include in a research and how to do it all. I would say that my teammates were quite collaborative and cooperative. We helped each other throughout the bootcamp with each other's stuff. To conclude, I was impressed by the services of the bootcamp and would gladly join in any other course by IB. IB has my trust.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • H. Wadhwa: Team Biomega

    “It was great working with like minded people, and teachers. weekly meeting with the team members and meetings with Saloni ma'am on sundays were super informative. Coming to the learning part, as a student who started with little information of research and writing literature reviews etc, I have learned so much in the span of these few months. These skills definately helped me gain more interest and confidence in the course that I want to peruse.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • D. Angelina: Team Career Catalysts

    “I definitely have a positive feedback regarding the research bootcamp. The content of the bootcamp was extremely educational and I learned so much during this journey. The TAs were extremely helpful, and so were my peers - most of the time at least, but it was an opportunity for teamwork and communication. Overall, I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’d love to do it again.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • K. Agnelo: Team Digital Dream Team

    “Overall, the experience was quite compelling; it included various strategies to approach research and the emphasis on teamwork was a great benefit. It is a great environment for students to learn professional methods of conducting research and really teaches you new skills that you wouldn’t learn from a standard institute. Every factor was very well taken care of and it was an amazing learning experience.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • M. Jemal: Team Sky Root

    “My overall experience in this bootcamp was somewhat different from the normal educational experiences I have gone through during school years. Here, I had to take a different approach where I communicated with members from diverse backgrounds and come together to solve and improve one of the issues that our world face.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • K. Kakadiya: Team Cortiscout

    “The overall structure of this bootcamp has enabled me to learn working in a team and is creating a sense of confidence inside me. Further, it makes me learn skills demanded in a professional environment and how one could adjust without affecting others, simultaneously also building healthy relations and maintaining strong communication with each other. The best thing which I felt was that all the assignments given not just focused on completing the tasks like school homeworks did, but instead stressed upon how we could learn new skills! And everything is managed so excellently that it outweighs the fact that its been conducted virtually!”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • L. Gonzales: Team Orionauts

    “The opportunity of learning more of how to treat research papers. How to read them, summarize them, etc. I also really like meeting new people with whom I can share interests with.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • R. Das: Team Protardio-G

    “The teamwork, I feel is the most enjoyable as well as crucial factor in this bootcamp. The fact that our members connect from different places and yet manage work on a research project together is really overwhelming. The scheduling, splitting work, reporting to our slack groups have made me much more responsible as a person I would say. There are times when planning doesn't go smooth, sometimes we're late, sometimes we don't understand things, but then we all learn and come back better than ever. This is the perfect atmosphere for students who want to grow holistically rather than just routine school life and plain textbook learning.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • Y. Saini: Team CortiScout

    “There's a lot to learn, I'm already feeling more confident as we are working on the project and completing assignments together. My communication skills and management skills are improving and I couldn't be happier”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • R. Pandey: Team Neuro-blitzkrieg

    “Great video tutorials, amount of information being given which would otherwise be hard to learn at this age, opportunity to have connected with such brilliant students, and availability and helpfulness of our respective TA/Advisors”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • A. Pastiu: Team Probiz

    “I enjoy the meetings and the discussions that we have about out project”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • M. Ray: Team Fast and the curious

    “It's a new experience for me. Never had the chance to do something like this , would like to make the project into reality for sure. The team is just great . Everything is better than I expected. Great cohort”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • A. Das: Team Synaptasphere

    “I have been enjoying the team work, the weekly meetings, and the cooperation/dedication everyone has towards this bootcamp in my team”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • D. Hirawat: Team Eco crombers

    “Loved the opportunity to interact with new people and most importantly I got to know about new things related to study and technology”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • R. Chandekar: Team CTS relievers

    “I love the interaction with people, getting out of comfort zone, crucial thinking ability to explore more things”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • A. Singh: Team Coffee Makers

    “This bootcamp is setting me out of my comfort zone and I'm loving it. also it gives creative assignments of which I've never thought of”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • P. Chauhan: Team Platelet Pirates

    “The best part is the challenge that we face everyday in solving new research paper, tackling different problems, conversation with people from different part of the country and world”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #1 Student

  • N. Bhuvan: Team SenseNav

    “The Research Bootcamp appears to be a valuable program for individuals seeking to enhance their research skills and knowledge. It likely offers an opportunity to delve deeper into research methodologies and gain insights into various research-related topics. Participants may find it a valuable resource for their academic and professional development.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • D. Jatin: Skyroot

    “This research bootcamp has boosted my confidence and communication skills. Due tot his bootcamp, I got an idea of how the research and other things related to publishing articles, searching for information, deciding upon a relvent information and then using it to create the final report was all a new experience for me.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • D. Gandhi: Team Mediwaste Solutions

    “This was my first research experience and for that this bootcamp was just perfect. I learned how researches are conducted as well as how valuable they are because so much goes into them. Lastly, with the support of the blueprints team we were able to sail smoothly.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • S. Jameema: Team Neuro-identity Keepers

    “This bootcamp is very amazing. It helped me learn about so many things and gained confidence. And have me confidence to move forward on how to work on research project.One should not miss this opportunity. The overall research bootcamp was worth it.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • D. Dhamanwala: Team Waste Wizards

    “The first thing was I had very active and co-operative teammates that always actively participated in all the activities. I loved how Saloni Ma'am made video guides for us so it would be easy for us to proceed. The admin team and the advisors were also very helpful. This bootcamp really inspired me to pursue research.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • M. Nitish: Team Mediwaste Solutions

    “I really enjoyed this program.The videos were very helpful and the concept of working as a team was really helpful .I have some great experiences and knowledge from this bootcamp which will be useful to me in the future.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • K. Gyatsho: Team Neuro-identity Keepers

    “This entire journey of learning how to build a research work was incredible. To be really honest I has zero knowledge about how to proceed with research projects but now I can say with confidence that I know my basics on which I can build my research projects. All the credit goes to the entire team of Incognito Blueprints. So thankful for this learning experience. Special thank you to Saloni ma’am for sharing her experience in this field.”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

  • J. Dekivadia: Team BizFlow

    “Amazing Experience!!! Very collaborative and so much to learn. Enjoyed the teamwork and self-learning aspect of the program. This program is something that helped me get into the field of research at this age which will help me definitely to pursue research in future. I want to thank Saloni Verma, Karan Dhingra and the enitre Incognito Blueprints team for conducting a flawless program... definitely recommended!!!”

    Research Bootcamp Cohort #2 Student

Check out past student presentations

In a Nutshell.

An 8-week live course from: 11 May - 06 July 2024

Group research in a team of 3-6 students

IDEAL PRE-COLLEGE PREP

Receive feedback on your research, multiple live zoom sessions, recorded classes, assignments, team-building strategies

Assistance with adding your research as a valuable extracurricular activity in your college applications to help you stand out.

Individual certificates after submission of final report

  • 🏁 Orientation

    11May2024 10:30 AM EST

    Let’s begin! Kick-off with our Ivy League mentor with an interactive live session outlining the bootcamp milestones to all enrolled students. Students will have access to team Slack groups with their advisors/TAs throughout the bootcamp.

  • 🎳 Team Building

    11May2024 onwards

    Unique experiences designed to bring you and your team together through interactive and engaging activities. You'll work together to overcome challenges, build trust and promote effective collaboration.

  • 🔬 Research Hypothesis

    01Jun2024 onwards

    Learn how to formulate a strong and compelling hypothesis that will inform your research, drive your findings and ultimately apply your newfound knowledge.

  • 🧐 Mid-Point Evaluation

    08Jun2024

    Reflect on your progress and receive feedback to help guide your future efforts. This evaluation will provide you with an understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement, as well as a clear path forward for the remainder of the bootcamp.

  • 📓 Research Report

    15Jun2024 onwards

    Present the results of your research study, including a detailed analysis of the data collected and a discussion of the findings. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on the research process, including the challenges faced and the lessons learned.

  • 🍿 Final Submissions

    22Jun2024 onwards

    Step into the spotlight and show the world what you've accomplished. The last mile of the bootcamp will be submitting your presentations to panelists. Top 2-4 teams may present their research in-front of the entire cohort with an interactive Q&A round.

🔭 Research Areas

  • STEM

    We are directing out Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) based projects towards an emphasize on biomedical sciences for students to contribute towards real life issues in global public health making a positive impact in the society. This focus provides a unique opportunity for students with diverse interests including but not limited to physics, biology, electronics, material science and more. This research category will allow students to harness their passion and skills within a collaborative working environment with peers.

  • Computer Science

    Students will learn how to collect, clean, and manipulate data, as well as how to visualize and communicate results effectively. Most of our topics revolve around the concept of bridging the gap between application based AI, machine learning, Python, UX/UI and more to create meaning societal impact. While technical coding skills are certainly valued, our foremost goal is to transition self learned theoretical knowledge to practical real-world applications.

  • Non-STEM

    Non-STEM projects will revolve around finance, economics, management, strategy or marketing professionals encounter a multitude of challenges within their work, including mastering business strategies, implementing effective marketing techniques, conducting thorough SWOT analysis, understanding economic principles, all while upholding ethical standards. Students immerse in real-world issues and practical projects, altogether fostering a dynamic learning environment.

🚀 What do you get?

  • Group Research

    ✓ 8-week team research of 3-6 students

    ✓ Time commitment of each student: 5-10 hrs/week

    𐄂 Option to choose research project

    ✓ Authorship of final research report: up to 6 students

    ✓ Building interpersonal & teamwork skills

    ✓ Interdisciplinary collaboration with like minded students

    ✓ Group meetings with mentor/TA

    ✓ Team slack group with offline mentor/TA support

    ✓ Team doubt clearing sessions with mentor/TA

    ✓ Template provided to draft a 2-column industry standard research paper

    ✓ Certificate of group participation & individual evaluation (upon eligibility) to be given to students

📓 Curriculum.

Module 01

  • ✔ Understanding communication through the program: Slack, G-suite

    ✔ Understanding the criteria for individual evaluation matrix for the bootcamp

  • ✔ Live with Advisors: Launching the bootcamp

    ✔ Getting to know your team & research projects

    ✔ Live Q&As

    Bootcamp kickoff

  • ✔ Weekly sprints

    ✔ SMART goals framework

    ✔ Working in a team

  • ✔ Learning the basics of research articles

    ✔ Performing literature reviews

    Assignment #1

  • ✔ Online databases and search engines

    ✔ Hands-on practice with research tools

  • ✔ Live with Advisors: breaking down content for quantitative and qualitative research

    ✔ Q&As

  • ✔ Reviewing research articles

    ✔ Techniques on critically summarizing research articles

    Assignment #2

Module 02

  • ✔ Identifying conventional techniques

    ✔ Brainstorming improvements with team and formulating hypothesis driven discussion for authors viewpoint

  • ✔️ Creating captivating figures and tables

    ✔️ Utilizing model based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches for creating flowcharts

    Assignment #3

  • ✔️ Conducting research to draft an introduction using CARS technique

    ✔️ Abstracts following Nature methodology

    Assignment #4

  • ✔ Contributor Roles Taxonomy

  • ✔ Relevancy to college applications

    ✔ Explaining your research as an impactful extracurricular

    ✔ Publication outreach

  • ✔ Writing research reports

    ✔ Creating captivating presentations

    Assignment #5

  • ✔ Group reflection and feedback session

    ✔ Live: closing ceremony and distribution of certificates

🧪Bootcamp FAQs

  • Upon enrollment students will get access to their student dashboard which contains the on-boarding form to indicate research category, course material, assignments and upcoming announcements for the live sessions.

  • The research topics are currently divided into three categories and students can choose any one; The topics are diverse and interdisciplinary.

    1. STEM: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics

    2. Computer Science

    3. Non-STEM: Finance Economics Management Strategy & Marketing

  • All students who complete the research bootcamp will receive participation certificates towards the end of the bootcamp. Students that perform exceptionally well may be eligible to receive individual graded evaluations. Specific eligibility requirements will be discussed in the bootcamp. Both certificates will be distributed within 30 days of the bootcamp end date.

  • No, unfortunately, this research bootcamp is group based only. However, we suggest exploring our International STEM Research Program (ISRP) as it offer individual research opportunities with the option to choose research projects.

  • Absolutely! Statistics show that research is one of the most underrated activities on college applications especially for international students. This bootcamp will allow you to complete a research and also prepare you to do one on your own even after the bootcamp is over. It’s the best way to stand out in your college applications!

  • Since we have a structured research curriculum in place, we do not allow students to work on their own projects. You can however, complete the research bootcamp and use the learnings towards other individual projects that you wish to complete.

  • We will provide you with publication outreach resources as a part of the curriculum. These resources will cover journals where students can submit their work. Unfortunately, we will not personally mentor any student to get their work published.

  • Due to the short duration of the bootcamp and virtual nature of the research, this does not qualify for a recommendation. Student requests for LORs will not be accepted.

Why Research?

Research is an incredibly valuable experience as it provides opportunities for personal and academic growth. It teaches critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills, which are essential for success in any career or academic pursuit

Research can also be a way for students to explore potential career paths and gain exposure to the many diverse fields available to them. Moreover, it can provide them with opportunities to collaborate with professionals in the field, further their learning and develop a network of contacts for the future.

For college applications, participating in research can demonstrate a student's initiative, dedication, and ability to work independently or as part of a team. This type of extracurricular activity showcases their passion for a particular subject, and it can provide a unique and meaningful addition to their college application.

FAQs

Will I always have access to the course?

Students will have access to their student dashboards, all course material and the slack groups from 11 May to 06 Jul 2024.

I am not applying for this admission to US college yet, is this course for me?

Absolutely. This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about how to carry out effective research in a methodological manner. The learnings from this bootcamp can be applied to any research in the future. Additionally, this research activity being unique to you, makes for a great extracurricular activity that you can add to your college applications whenever the time comes.

How do the live sessions work?

All enrolled students will be notified of the live sessions through their student dashboards and slack groups.

Does this course include one-on-one Live sessions with a mentor?

Unfortunately no. The Live sessions are grouped, however if you are looking for one-on-one assistance, feel free to check out any one of our mentorship programs as ALL of them are one-on-one.

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

Unfortunately, at this point because of how the bootcamp is structured for a small group, we cannot offer refunds.

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

Our website accepts most credit and debit cards on all our products and services as long as you have online international transactions enabled on your card. Your bank will automatically convert to the necessary currency. Click here to see how the checkout process works.

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

Click here to pay using alternative options of UPI, Google Pay, PayTm, Netbanking and more! If you are using the alternative payment option, after the purchase, please reach out to us via email at info@incognitoblueprints.com with your payment ID and email so we can give you access to the student dashboard.