Background
#1 proven program for research success

Win Awards. Publish Papers. In Weeks.

No experience? No connections? No problem. The YRI Fellowship provides 1:1 with elite PhD mentorship and award-winning coaching so beginners become published authors and science-fair champions—fast.

Join Interest List
ISEF, JSHS, BioGENEius winners
Cohort Length
10 Weeks
Major Science Fairs
ISEF • JSHS • STS • BioGENEius
Prestigious Publications
First-Author in Papers
Mentor Network
1000+ PhDs

Backed by students & mentors from

Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Cornell University
Cornell
Harvard University
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
UPenn
Princeton University
Princeton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
Stanford
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA
Prestigious publicationsMajor science-fair finalists1,000+ PhDs mentor network

Students Are Achieving Consistent, Documented Wins

Publication, awards, and admissions outcomes engineered by a repeatable system.

Nature
Elsevier
Cell
IEEE
ACM
Springer
AAAS
Royal Society
Journals & venues our students publish in

1-on-1 PhD Mentorship

Work directly with elite researchers to design, execute, and ship a paper-worthy project. No prior experience required.

Publication & Conferences

Follow our step-by-step pipeline to submit to reputable journals and present abstracts at major conferences.

Ivy-League Resume

Win fairs, publish, and build a nationally competitive portfolio that stands out to top schools.

Award-Winning Outcomes

YRI students consistently earn research awards and media features through a proven, repeatable system.

Engineered for unfair advantages

From zero topublishedin weeks — not years

A precision-built pathway that compresses years of wandering into a few intense weeks: ideation → execution → paper → prestige.

  1. Publication Roadmap

    Go from blank page to peer-reviewed manuscript with our battle-tested pipeline.

  2. 1:1 PhD Mentorship

    Weekly deep-work sprints with elite researchers to design, run, and interpret studies.

  3. Fair-Winning Decks & Scripts

    Dialed templates that have won ISEF, Conrad Challenge, BioGENEius, and more.

  4. International Media Recognition

    Get featured in top outlets — amplify your profile and applications worldwide.

Winter 2025 cohort actively enrolling

Claim your spot — limited seats

Most students complete a publication-ready portfolio in under 8 weeks.

No experience needed • We guide everything
Publication-ready output Elite mentor network (1000+ PhDs) Science-fair dominance
real outcomes • real recognition

Proven BlueprintThe step-by-step system students follow to ship elite, portfolio-defining results

Ishan Jain success
ISEF

Ishan Jain

before → after

YRI Fellowship Case Study

Before: no prior publications

After: Won major science fairs • 10+ papers

  • ISEF Finalist
  • Conrad Top 5
  • Intl. media
ConradJAMAISEFBioGeneius

What you get with the YRI Fellowship

Topic Lock-In

Fast ideation sprint + lit-review map to lock a winnable, high-signal problem.

Method Templates

Ready-to-adapt baselines (DL/ML/stat) with reproducible scaffolds and eval harnesses.

Experiment Calendar

Week-by-week runsheet with checkpoints, ablation plan, and acceptance criteria.

Results Playbook

Reporting standards, figures/tables pack, and reviewers’ questions pre-answered.

Paper Publication

Section-by-section draft prompts, citation kit, journal matching, and submission flow.

Competition Coaching

ISEF/JSHS talk tracks, poster design system, and Q&A defense drills.

Media & Portfolio

Press-ready summaries, personal site sections, LinkedIn/GitHub activation checklist.

1:1 PhD Mentorship

Weekly live guidance, async reviews, and unblock-fast support in between.

Publication-ready output Elite mentors Science-fair dominance Portfolio that wins
Ready to run the blueprint the smart way?

Program Structure

A repeatable 10-week pathway from no research experience to a publication-ready project, competition results, and a standout portfolio.

Weeks 1–2
Problem & Plan
Weeks 3–6
Experiments & Data
Weeks 7–8
Write & Review
Weeks 9–10
Submit & Publish

This is for you if…

You’re a new researcher starting from scratchYou’re ambitious and want measurable winsYou want a clear system + hands-on guidance

Advisors & Mentors

Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare
Boris Minev

Boris Minev

Founder of Calidi Biotherapeutics

Director of Tumor Immunology, UCSD Moores Cancer Center: Cutting-edge research in oncology and tumor immunology

AI/MLEntrepreneurExperiment Design
Shashank Mishra

Shashank Mishra

Applied Machine Learning

Specializes in turning raw ideas into reproducible ML workflows and strong figures/tables for submissions

Applied MLMechanical Engineering
Yousef Jasemian

Yousef Jasemian

Professor of Medicine

NMD, PhD: Expertise in integrative therapies and patient-centric drug development

Computer VisionHealthcare
Joseph Caperna

Joseph Caperna

ML for Health & Science

UC San Diego: Renowned oncologist with a focus on translational medicine

Healthcare MLModeling
Philip Moheno

Philip Moheno

Founder of Rapid Defense

Inventor of immuno-therapeutic drugs and supplements against cancer and established researcher for over 30+ years

$10M Series ABiotechnology
Daniel Hoft

Daniel Hoft

MD, PhD in Immunology

Immunologist, microbiologist, vaccinologist; VTEU PI; infectious disease and vaccine expert

BiotechnologyMedical Sciences
Subham Jalan

Subham Jalan

Specialized Expert in AI/ML

Drives cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions with precision

AI/MLData ScienceHealthcare

What Students Are Saying

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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.”

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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.”

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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.”

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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.”

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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.”

Ben Z.

Published researcher

“The YRI Fellowship gave me PhD mentorship, publication opportunities, ISEF coaching, and lasting support beyond the program.”

Ishaan M.

High School Junior

“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.”

Shrey V.

STEM Magnet Student

“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.”

Akshay B.

Competitive HS

“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.”

Rishon V.

HS Researcher

“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

Yes—most students start from scratch. In the first 7 days you’ll have a scoped question, a methods plan, and a week-by-week roadmap. Templates for lit review, figures, and manuscript sections mean you’re never staring at a blank page.
Typical: 5–10 hrs/week. Peak weeks (experiments/writing) can be 10–15 hrs. We pace around APs, exams, and activities—if life spikes, we rebalance milestones without sacrificing quality.
Many students produce a submission-ready manuscript or preprint in ~8 weeks. Peer-review timelines aren’t guaranteed, but we maximize odds with structure, editing, and submission support—so you still have verifiable outcomes for applications and fairs.
Yes. You’ll get a fair-winning deck, poster template, demo script, and mock judge Q&A. We also help pick the right category and timeline so your work lands with judges.
Yes—installment plans are available at checkout. Need-based scholarships are limited; indicate interest in your application and include a brief statement of need.
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