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Junior Group Research Program

Younger scholars (7th - 9th graders) who are enthusiastic to learn advanced subject knowledge and skills and get exposure to entry-level research can apply for Scholar Launch Junior Research Program. You will learn from PhD candidates that graduate from top programs and dive deep into an academic topic with an interdisciplinary approach.

Tuition: $3,500

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Program content

12 group sessions with Faculty Advisor
Review effective research methods
Thesis writing, revisions, and publication guidance

Program overview

Target students: 7-9th graders
Duration: 12 weeks
Enrollment: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Topics: STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities and Business

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Program structure

Learn advanced subject knowledge
Learn research methodology
Learn academic writing skills
Receive a written Mid-point Evaluation

Select a research question
Collect data for your research
Edit your paper or proposal
Present your research in class
Receive a written Final Evaluation
Potentially submit your paper or proposal to online platforms
Potentially earn a Letter of Recommendation

Learn from a top university scholar or professor
Explore your academic interests from an early age
Improve your research, writing and public speaking skills
Complete your own research work products

2020 Capstone Award Winners

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Walter Liu

Research paper topic:

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in HIV Patients“

I chose to discuss hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in HIV patients. At first I actually had no idea what topic to choose. But suddenly I thought of my dad’s favorite basketball player, Magic Johnson, who suffered from HIV which led him to stop playing. Therefore I searched through the web about HIV and found HSCT to be a good and specific topic to write...”

Erica Pan

Research paper topic:

Mindsets of the Time: The Relationship Between Literature and History

“The topic we had for this program was exploring the relationship between literature and history and also answering the overarching question of “how literature reflects or shapes the culture of its time...”