From Application to
Publication & Success
The only research mentorship program that provides a proven path from your first application to published research and science fair victories.
Your 6-Step Journey
A proven, structured pathway used by students to publish in top journals and win elite science competitions
Apply
Tell us about yourself
Review
We check your application
Enroll
Join the program!
Get a Mentor
Meet your PhD guide
Your Dedicated PhD Mentor
Do Research
Guided research execution
Publish & Win
Share your work!
Publication Venues
Science Fairs
and many more
Your Research Journey
Step-by-step guidance through every phase of your research
Find Topic
Your mentor helps identify research gaps and curates publication-ready topics optimized for science fair success—every project is designed to win
Read Papers
We provide curated reading lists and guide you through understanding key papers, ensuring you build on existing research while identifying competition-winning angles
Design Study
Your mentor designs a rigorous methodology with you, ensuring publication standards and science fair optimization. We apply proven strategies that judges look for
Run Tests
Weekly guidance on data collection, troubleshooting experiments, and ensuring your research meets both publication-quality standards and science fair requirements
Analyze Data
Expert statistical analysis support—your mentor teaches you proper methods and ensures your results are publication-ready and competition-optimized
Write Paper
Our dedicated writing staff works with you to draft your paper, providing multiple revision rounds, journal formatting, and ensuring it meets publication standards
Why the YRI Fellowship?
The only program that combines world-class mentorship with a proven publication-first approach
1:1 PhD Mentorship
Work directly with PhD mentors. No group sessions—just personalized, expert guidance.
Publication-First Design
Every project is designed from day one to be publication-ready. Our dedicated writing staff helps draft your paper, and our team handles all submissions, keeping you updated as your work moves through review.
Science Fair Optimized
Every project is aligned with proven strategies to win at ISEF, Regeneron, JSHS, and other elite competitions. We optimize your research for maximum competition impact from day one.
Ready to Transform Your Future?
Join the elite students who are publishing research and winning science fairs. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.