Transform Into aPublished Researcher
A proven 10-week research program where exceptional high school students work directly with PhD mentors to publish original research, compete at elite science fairs, and build credentials for top-tier universities.
Backed by World's Leading Universities
YRI Fellowship students and mentors are affiliated with the most prestigious research institutions globally.
Documented Research Excellence
YRI Fellowship graduates publish in prestigious journals and earn recognition at elite competitions through systematic, rigorous training.
Publication Venues
10-Week Research Framework
A systematic, structured pathway from research design to publication and competition success.
Research Design & Foundation
- Literature review and research question development
- Methodological framework establishment
- Data collection protocol design
Execution & Analysis
- Data collection and experimental implementation
- Statistical analysis and results interpretation
- Figure development and visualization
Publication & Competition
- Manuscript preparation and peer review
- Competition presentation development
- Submission and media recognition
Advisors & Mentors
Work directly with distinguished researchers from world-class institutions. Each mentor brings extensive publication records and proven expertise in guiding ISEF and Regeneron finalists.
Boris Minev
Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics
Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD: Leading oncology and immunology research
Daniel Hoft
Infectious Disease
Immunologist and microbiologist leading infectious disease and vaccine research
Joseph Caperna
ML for Health & Science
Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine
Philip Moheno
Biotech Founder
Cancer immunotherapy drug inventor and researcher with 30 years experience
Yousef Jasemain
Professor of Medicine
Integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development
Subham Jalan
Specialized Expert in AI/ML
Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision
Shashank Mishra
Applied Machine Learning
Specializes in transforming ideas into reproducible ML workflows and visuals
Boris Minev
Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics
Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD: Leading oncology and immunology research
Daniel Hoft
Infectious Disease
Immunologist and microbiologist leading infectious disease and vaccine research
Joseph Caperna
ML for Health & Science
Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine
Philip Moheno
Biotech Founder
Cancer immunotherapy drug inventor and researcher with 30 years experience
Yousef Jasemain
Professor of Medicine
Integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development
Subham Jalan
Specialized Expert in AI/ML
Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision
Shashank Mishra
Applied Machine Learning
Specializes in transforming ideas into reproducible ML workflows and visuals
Transformative Research Experiences
Real stories from students who transformed their academic trajectory through rigorous, mentored research at YRI Fellowship.
The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.
I went from no plan to a week-by-week roadmap. We scoped a real study, drafted my first manuscript, and I placed as a state fair finalist. The accountability changed everything.
The 1:1 PhD mentorship was the difference. We built the pipeline, ran experiments, and I presented a poster at a university symposium—my applications finally have a real spike.
Templates + reviews removed all guesswork. We submitted to a reputable journal and I earned recognition at my district science fair. I've never moved this fast on a project.
The fair-winning deck and mock Q&A were clutch. Judges loved the clarity, I picked up awards, and even got a local media mention for the project.
The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.
I went from no plan to a week-by-week roadmap. We scoped a real study, drafted my first manuscript, and I placed as a state fair finalist. The accountability changed everything.
The 1:1 PhD mentorship was the difference. We built the pipeline, ran experiments, and I presented a poster at a university symposium—my applications finally have a real spike.
Templates + reviews removed all guesswork. We submitted to a reputable journal and I earned recognition at my district science fair. I've never moved this fast on a project.
The fair-winning deck and mock Q&A were clutch. Judges loved the clarity, I picked up awards, and even got a local media mention for the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to common inquiries about the YRI Fellowship program.