Transform Into aPublished Researcher
The YRI Fellowship is a proven 10-week fellowship where students publish original research, win science fairs, and build Ivy-tier credentials under PhD mentors.
Top University Admissions
Win Science Fairs
Publish Research In
Outcomes at Leading Universities
Students at the YRI Fellowship achieve admissions and research outcomes at the world's leading universities.
Documented Research Excellence
Graduates from the YRI Fellowship publish in prestigious journals and earn recognition at elite competitions through systematic, rigorous training. Learn more about the YRI Fellowship to achieve similar results.
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How the YRI Fellowship Works
A straightforward, mentor-guided journey from idea to publication.
Apply & Match
Get paired with a top-tier PhD mentor for a cutting-edge research project.
Research & Mentor
Conduct real research through structured 1:1 guidance.
Publish & Compete
Publish findings and present at global science fairs.
Limited Enrollment — Apply Now
Join the Summer 2026 Cohort and work with PhD mentors to publish research, win science fairs, and build your Ivy League profile.
⚡ Limited availability — Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure your spot.
⚡ Limited Enrollment
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure your spot.
Join hundreds of students who have published research papers, won science fairs, and gained admission to top universities.
Published in Top-Tier Journals
Presented at Elite Conferences
YRI fellows publish original research in prestigious, peer-reviewed journals and present their findings at leading international conferences—demonstrating the caliber of research excellence achieved through our program.
Read Our Students' Published Research
Every publication is peer-reviewed and published in prestigious journals. Click any link below to read the full research papers.
TaekAI: Revolutionising Taekwondo Training with AI
An innovative AI-powered system revolutionizing Taekwondo training through advanced technology.
METHI: An Ensemble-based Machine Learned Exoplanetary Habitability Index
An ensemble-based machine learning approach for assessing exoplanetary habitability using advanced computational methods.
Some of Our Publications
Want to publish your own research? Join the YRI Fellowship.
10-Week Research Framework
A systematic, structured pathway from research design to publication and competition success.
Research Design & Foundation
- Literature review and research question development
- Methodological framework establishment
- Data collection protocol design
Execution & Analysis
- Data collection and experimental implementation
- Statistical analysis and results interpretation
- Figure development and visualization
Publication & Competition
- Manuscript preparation and peer review
- Competition presentation development
- Submission and media recognition
Advisors & Mentors
Work directly with distinguished researchers from world-class institutions. Each mentor brings extensive publication records and proven expertise in guiding ISEF and Regeneron finalists.
Boris Minev
Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics
Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD: Leading oncology and immunology research
Daniel Hoft
Infectious Disease
Immunologist and microbiologist leading infectious disease and vaccine research
Joseph Caperna
ML for Health & Science
Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine
Philip Moheno
Biotech Founder
Cancer immunotherapy drug inventor and researcher with 30 years experience
Yousef Jasemain
Professor of Medicine
Integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development
Boris Minev
Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics
Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD: Leading oncology and immunology research
Daniel Hoft
Infectious Disease
Immunologist and microbiologist leading infectious disease and vaccine research
Joseph Caperna
ML for Health & Science
Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine
Philip Moheno
Biotech Founder
Cancer immunotherapy drug inventor and researcher with 30 years experience
Yousef Jasemain
Professor of Medicine
Integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development
Transformative Research Experiences
Real stories from students who transformed their academic trajectory through rigorous, mentored research at the YRI Fellowship. Learn more about the YRI Fellowship and how it works.
My mentor helped me turn a curiosity about astrophysics into an ISEF-qualifying research project. The structured approach gave me skills I'll use for the rest of my career.
ISEF 2026 FinalistThe YRI Fellowship taught me how to think like a real scientist. From developing our ML model to presenting at ISEF, every step prepared me for research at the highest level.
ISEF 2026 Finalist
Publishing in Springer Nature as a high schooler felt impossible until YRI. My mentor guided me through every revision until we got accepted. This changed my entire trajectory.
Springer Nature Published
The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.
IEEE PublishedI went from no plan to a week-by-week roadmap. We scoped a real study, drafted my first manuscript, and got published in IEEE. The accountability changed everything.
IEEE PublishedMy mentor helped me develop a novel ECG analysis algorithm that got published in IEEE. The structured research process and weekly feedback transformed my understanding of what's possible in high school.
IEEE PublishedTemplates and reviews removed all guesswork. We submitted to a reputable journal and got published. I've never moved this fast on a project.
My mentor helped me turn a curiosity about astrophysics into an ISEF-qualifying research project. The structured approach gave me skills I'll use for the rest of my career.
ISEF 2026 FinalistThe YRI Fellowship taught me how to think like a real scientist. From developing our ML model to presenting at ISEF, every step prepared me for research at the highest level.
ISEF 2026 FinalistPublishing in Springer Nature as a high schooler felt impossible until YRI. My mentor guided me through every revision until we got accepted. This changed my entire trajectory.
Springer Nature PublishedThe YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.
IEEE PublishedI went from no plan to a week-by-week roadmap. We scoped a real study, drafted my first manuscript, and got published in IEEE. The accountability changed everything.
IEEE PublishedMy mentor helped me develop a novel ECG analysis algorithm that got published in IEEE. The structured research process and weekly feedback transformed my understanding of what's possible in high school.
IEEE PublishedTemplates and reviews removed all guesswork. We submitted to a reputable journal and got published. I've never moved this fast on a project.
What Experts Are Saying
Admissions officers and researchers weigh in on the value of student research
Join thousands of students transforming their academic profiles
Real Research, Real Impact
Our students don't just learn about research—they produce it. Here's what YRI Fellows have built.
AI system to predict and prevent sports injuries
AI-powered vaccine candidate for Lassa fever
AI index to rank habitable exoplanets
AI for early cervical cancer detection
Genetic algorithm breakthrough for cancer immunotherapy
3D visualization platform for interactive education
Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to common inquiries about the YRI Fellowship program. Learn more about the YRI Fellowship and how it works.
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