High School Research
Indigo Research is an online research program that opens up research opportunities for high school students. Build expertise, deepen your intellectual curiosity, and stand out on your college applications through college-level research.
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Why consider doing research
in high school
Contribute to
Your Field
No matter your passion, Indigo Research will help you turn it into real-world contributions to your field by working with you to develop your expertise and publish your findings in academic journals.
Make Your
Applications Stand Out
Research experience will demonstrate your intellectual curiosity, academic talent, and expertise in tackling complex projects.
Study with
Top Professors
You’ll be guided by PhDs and faculty researchers from top US and UK universities who work at the cutting edge of their fields.
Cultivate
Your Expertise
By doing research, you’ll develop the analytical, writing, and research techniques needed to advance through college, graduate school, and beyond.
Get access to mentors from
top US & UK universities
Stanford University
Columbia University
Yale University
Brown University
University of Oxford
King’s College London
University of Cambridge
Princeton University
Indigo Research Experience
We’ve created a four-module program for high school research to guide you through the key phases of the research process, from outlining ideas to publishing your findings.
Module 1
Foundations
During this asynchronous module, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the research process alongside research methods in one of three fields: social sciences, humanities, or STEM.
Module 2
Theory
During this module, you’ll learn theory related to your subject, then read and discuss research papers specific to your field alongside your mentor.
Module 3
Writing
In this phase, you’ll work 1:1 with your mentor to outline, develop, and complete either a literature review or a full-length research paper.
Module 4
Publishing
This is an optional module for extra writing support and insights into the publishing process so that you can share your work with the world.
Choose your Package
Indigo Research has options for high school research at every level. In our Explorer Package, students new to the world of academic research will develop a literature review for a subject in a field of their choosing.
Our Researcher and Innovator Packages are designed for those who wish to dive headfirst into a full-fledged research project with either secondary or primary data.
Title
Duration
Foundation
Theory
Reserach
Writing and Publishing
Final Product
Duration
3-4 months
Foundations Module
6 hours of asynchronous learning through lectures and assignments
Theory Module
5 hours of learning individually with a mentor
Writing Module
7 hours of 1:1 sessions with a mentor
Publishing Module
Not included in this package
Final outcome
Literature review
Duration
5-6 months
Foundations Module
6 hours of asynchronous learning through lectures and assignments
Theory Module
5 hours of learning individually with a mentor
Writing Module
15 hours of 1:1 sessions with a mentor
Publishing Module
2 rounds of formatting and editing support, plus unique access to a publishing guidebook and a webinar
Final outcome
Full-length research paper using secondary data analysis
Duration
12-18 months
Foundations Module
6 hours of asynchronous learning through lectures and assignments
Theory Module
10 hours of learning individually with a mentor
Writing Module
40 hours of 1:1 sessions with a mentor
Publishing Module
2 rounds of formatting and editing support, plus unique access to a publishing guidebook and 5 in-person publishing strategy meetings with a mentor
Module “Research”
7 hours of 1:1 sessions with a mentor
Start any time during the year with 100% meeting flexibility!
How to Apply
01
Tell us you interested
Fill out the application form to get in touch with us.
02
Complete
the application
the application
Upload a CV and school transcript,
if available.
03
Meet with your advisor
Together we’ll discuss your application and decide which program is right for you.
04
Meet your mentor
Once accepted to the program,
we’ll look through our portfolio
of mentors to find you the best match.
05
Start your research journey
Let’s get to work on your research project!
Student Projects
A Comprehensive Overview of Epigenetics
Richard Duan
Mentor
Kif Liakath-Ali,
Kif Liakath-Ali,
Stanford University
Applications of Australian Native Aquatic Plants on Purifying Wastewater Sources
Nathan Nguyen
Mentor
James Kweon,
James Kweon,
Yale University
Women's Roles
in Greek Tragedy
in Greek Tragedy
Summer Shapero
Mentor
Rhiannon Pare,
Rhiannon Pare,
Princeton University
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