Free Workshop
Research Idea Clinic:
Is Your Idea Strong Enough for Real Research?
Join Jonas Katona, Managing Editor of Convergence Journal and a PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics at Yale University, as he breaks down what makes a student research idea strong enough for real academic work. Learn how research ideas develop from early interests into clear research questions, what common mistakes students make at the idea stage, and how to refine an idea before committing to a full project. Don’t miss this chance to see real research ideas reviewed live and gain clarity on how to start research in the right direction.
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21st January 2026
8 PM ET
Zoom
Discover how to pressure-test your research idea and strengthen it before committing to a project.
Join this session to test your idea, identify gaps, and refine it before starting.
You Will Learn:
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How to test whether a research idea is strong enough for real academic research.
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How to refine a broad interest into a clear, research-ready research question.
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The most common mistakes students make when choosing and framing research ideas.
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What Jonas thinks of your idea – through brief 1:1 feedback on whether it’s worth pursuing and what to fix.
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Jonas Katona
Managing Editor of Convergence Journal and a PhD candidate at Yale University
Jonas Katona is the Managing Editor of Convergence Journal and a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Applied Mathematics Program at Yale University. He has over three years of experience mentoring high school students through Indigo Research and two years with Veritas AI. Jonas has a strong background in STEM education and outreach, having previously worked with Berkeley Engineers & Mentors to engage K–8 students, served as a course liaison and lead tutor at UC Berkeley’s Student Learning Center, and supported peers as a mentor in the university’s Department of Mathematics.
Alex Yu
Academic Advisor, Indigo Research
Alex graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a bachelor's degree in Statistics and Mathematics, and later received a master's degree in Project Management from Northeastern University in the United States. He has mentored numerous students on interdisciplinary research projects, helping them successfully apply to top universities in the US and the UK.
How Indigo Research Works
Indigo Research mentors high school students to produce exceptional, publishable research. With a curriculum designed by Harvard and Oxford graduates, students work with top university faculty or PhD fellows, building intellectual depth and boosting their academic profile.
Our students achieve real outcomes – journal publications, competition wins, and admissions to the world’s leading universities. Indigo students have a 15% Ivy League acceptance rate – over three times the global average – and a 24% acceptance rate to Oxford and Cambridge.
