Research Mentorship · 1-on-1 · Peer-Reviewed
Your first peer-reviewed
publication starts here.
1-on-1 research mentorship for high school students—guided by university researchers.
About ISRM
Get mentored by
university researchers.
ISRM connects high school students with PhD researchers, postdocs, and graduate students at top universities worldwide. You'll get personalized guidance on research design, data analysis, and academic writing—all the skills needed to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Through our 1-on-1 mentorship, you'll work directly with your mentor on projects across biology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, and more. No prior research experience required—we'll match you with a mentor who fits your interests and guides you from idea to publication.
Founded by Anvit Divekar, an undergraduate researcher with publications across Harvard, Brown, Emory, and Georgia Tech, ISRM exists to democratize access to research mentorship. Geography, background, or prior experience shouldn't limit your scientific ambitions.
Global Reach
Students across
every continent.
The program spans 6 continents. Whether you're in Georgia or Gandhinagar, Dubai or Dublin — if you have the curiosity, geography is no barrier.
6
Continents
15+
Countries
90+
Mentees
100%
Remote
Research Areas
Where curiosity
becomes publication.
Health Systems & Policy
Translational research in health equity, organ transplantation access, public health infrastructure, and bioethics. Real-world policy implications.
Molecular Biology
Cellular mechanisms, gene expression, protein structure-function, and biochemical pathways. Wet-lab and dry-lab approaches to biological questions.
Clinical Research
Retrospective and prospective clinical studies, epidemiology, biostatistics, and evidence-based medicine. Hospital-affiliated research with IRB protocols.
Biomedical Engineering
Medical devices, diagnostic tools, biomechanics, and tissue engineering. Interdisciplinary projects bridging engineering and clinical medicine.
Computer Science & AI
Machine learning applications in biomedicine, natural language processing for clinical notes, computer vision in pathology, and bioinformatics pipelines.
And More
Don't see your field? Apply anyway. If we have a mentor who can support your work, we will — regardless of the subject area.
The Program
From idea to
peer-reviewed publication.
Application
Submit a short application describing your research interests, academic background, and what you hope to accomplish. No prior experience required.
Matching
You're matched with a mentor at an R1 university—undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, and higher—whose work aligns with your interests. Every mentor is vetted and works directly with you — not through intermediaries.
Research Design
Together, you define a research question, methodology, and timeline. We help you scope a project that's both rigorous and achievable.
Weekly Sessions
1-on-1 weekly meetings with your mentor to discuss findings, get feedback, and iterate. You own the work; we guide the science.
Write & Submit
We support you through drafting, peer review preparation, and journal submission — all the way to publication.
Who should apply
- —Current high school students (grades 9–12)
- —Strong academic record and genuine intellectual curiosity
- —Ability to commit ~5–8 hours per week
- —No prior research experience necessary
- —Students from all countries and backgrounds welcome
Program Details
FAQ
Common questions.
Applications
Next cohort coming soon.
Applications aren't open yet. Drop your email and we'll let you know the moment they are.
Contact
Let's connect.
Whether you're a prospective mentee, a collaborating researcher, a journalist, or just curious — feel free to reach out.