Notes on getting
published young.
Research methodology, publication strategy, and admissions intelligence, written by the mentors and Fellows who use it.
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Suriya Dev, 9th Grader, Accepted at IEEE EMBC 2026
Doha College student Suriya Dev Saravanakumar builds eye-tracking ML framework for early Alzheimer's detection, accepted at the world's top biomedical…
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How to Start a Research Project in High School
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ISEF 2027: How to Qualify, Compete, and Win
Complete guide to qualifying for ISEF 2027. Timeline, eligibility, what judges look for, and how YRI Fellowship students became qualifiers.
How to Get a Strong Letter of Recommendation for Research
A research mentor's letter of recommendation can transform your college application. Learn how to earn one, what makes it powerful…
Reading about research is not a credential. Publishing it is.
Ten weeks with a PhD mentor, an original paper submitted to venues such as IEEE and Springer, and support until it is submission-ready. 87% of Fellows publish.