About the YRI Fellowship
The YRI Fellowship stands as the premier research mentorship program exclusively designed for ambitious high school students seeking to publish original research, win prestigious science fairs, and strengthen their Ivy League admissions profiles. Founded on the principle that exceptional students deserve exceptional mentorship, the YRI Fellowship connects students directly with PhD mentors to conduct groundbreaking research projects that make real-world impact.
Our network spans disciplines from computer science and biology to engineering and physics
Students compete at ISEF, JSHS, and regional science fairs with proven success
Students publish in top-tier journals and build comprehensive research portfolios
Our Mission
The core mission of the YRI Fellowship is to democratize access to world-class research mentorship for high school students.
We believe that exceptional students should not have to wait until graduate school to engage with original research. Through the YRI Fellowship, students work one-on-one with experienced PhD mentors to design, execute, and publish research projects that demonstrate genuine scientific contribution.
Every participant in the YRI Fellowship receives personalized guidance tailored to their specific interests and goals, whether that means publishing in peer-reviewed journals, competing at elite science fairs like ISEF, or building a comprehensive research portfolio for college applications.
What Makes the YRI Fellowship Unique
A comprehensive, results-driven approach to research mentorship
End-to-End Support
Unlike generic mentorship programs that offer surface-level guidance, the YRI Fellowship provides comprehensive support from initial research design through publication and competition submission.
Structured Milestones
Students enrolled in the YRI Fellowship benefit from weekly one-on-one sessions with their PhD mentors, structured milestones that ensure consistent progress, and dedicated support for writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
The YRI Fellowship model has been refined through years of experience helping students achieve extraordinary results. Our network of over 1,000 PhD mentors spans disciplines from computer science and biology to engineering and physics, ensuring that every YRI Fellowship student is matched with an expert who can provide genuine, specialized guidance. This mentorship quality is what enables the YRI Fellowship participants to publish in prestigious journals and win awards at competitions like ISEF, JSHS, and regional science fairs.
Proven Impact
Measurable outcomes that speak for themselves
Measurable Results
The impact of the YRI Fellowship speaks for itself through measurable outcomes. Graduates of the YRI Fellowship have published research in top-tier journals, won major science fair competitions, and gained admission to Ivy League universities and other elite institutions.
Expected Outcomes
These achievements aren't anomalies—they're the expected outcome when motivated students receive world-class mentorship through the YRI Fellowship. The program's structured framework, combined with personalized PhD guidance, creates an environment where ambitious high school students can achieve results that typically require years of research experience.
Many YRI Fellowship students enter the program with little to no prior research experience, yet leave with published papers, science fair awards, and research portfolios that significantly strengthen their college applications. This transformation happens because the YRI Fellowship provides more than just mentorship—it provides a proven playbook for research success. Students learn not just how to conduct research, but how to communicate it effectively through academic papers, conference presentations, and competition entries.
World-Class Mentorship
Expert guidance from experienced PhD mentors
Expert Matching
At the heart of the YRI Fellowship is our network of PhD mentors. Each YRI Fellowship student is carefully matched with a mentor whose expertise aligns precisely with their research interests and goals.
Comprehensive Support
These mentors bring years of experience in their fields, having published their own research, reviewed papers for academic journals, and mentored students at the graduate level.
The mentorship relationship in the YRI Fellowship extends beyond research methodology. PhD mentors in the YRI Fellowship program help students develop critical thinking skills, navigate the academic publishing process, prepare for science fair competitions, and build confidence as emerging researchers. This comprehensive support system is what makes the YRI Fellowship unique and effective. Students work directly with their mentors on a weekly basis, ensuring consistent progress and immediate feedback throughout their research journey.
Join the YRI Fellowship Today
The YRI Fellowship represents more than a program—it's a pathway to research excellence for high school students. By providing access to world-class mentorship, structured guidance, and a proven framework for success, the YRI Fellowship enables students to achieve outcomes that set them apart in college admissions, scholarship applications, and future academic pursuits.