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Real high schoolers who published research, filed patents, won competitions, and transformed their futures—in just 10 weeks.

The YRI Transformation

Every student arrives with potential. We help them leave with proof.

BEFORE
  • Interested in research but no clear direction
  • No peer-reviewed publications
  • Unsure how to scope a project
  • Generic extracurriculars for college apps
AFTER
  • Published in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier & more
  • ISEF & science fair winning blueprint + coaching
  • Letters of rec from PhD mentors at top universities
  • Patent filing support for novel inventions
  • First-author on peer-reviewed research
  • Standout spike that gets you into top schools
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Student Transformations

In Their Words

What Our Students Say

YRI Fellowship student - Springer Nature Published
Springer Nature
Springer NatureSpringer Nature Published
+Patent Pending
"Publishing in Springer Nature as a high schooler felt impossible until YRI. My mentor guided me through every step—from refining my hypothesis to running experiments to surviving peer review. When I got the acceptance email, I couldn't believe it. This experience showed me that with the right guidance, high schoolers can contribute real science to the world."
Arjun V Doss
Springer Nature Published + Patent Pending
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Suriya D.
ISEF
Suriya D.
ISEFPublished & ISEF Recognition

"I built ML models to detect Alzheimer's through eye-movement patterns. YRI helped me turn this idea into published research and ISEF recognition—something I never imagined possible."

Devansh G.
IEEE
Devansh G.
IEEEIEEE Published

"My research on ECG microstate instability in depression combined neuroscience and AI. YRI gave me the mentorship to tackle such a complex, interdisciplinary project."

Ishaan M.
IEEE
Ishaan M.
IEEEIEEE Published

"I 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."

Avyay G.
Avyay G.
1st Place Science Fair

"YRI helped me integrate air pollution data with genetic susceptibility to build AI models predicting respiratory disease risk. My research won 1st place at my science fair—something I never imagined achieving in 9th grade."

Ayaan R.
Ayaan R.
IEEE + 3rd Place Science Fair

"I applied astronomy techniques like pulsar timing to detect Alzheimer's from brain scans—achieving 88.9% accuracy. YRI helped me bridge astrobiology and neuroscience in a way I never thought possible."

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These students didn't just learn about research—they did research. They asked questions no one had answered, built tools that didn't exist, and published findings that advance their fields. That's what sets them apart.

College admissions expert testimonial
Phil Moheno
Senior Research Advisor, YRI Fellowship
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