Teen Research Mentorship

Junior Research Navigator

Best for: Beginners looking to build core research skills and complete a guided research project.

What's Included:

• Research Foundations: Learn how to ask good questions, do literature reviews, and plan small-scale research

• Intro to Methods: Guided practice in both qualitative & quantitative methods

• 1 Mini Research Project: With structured templates and mentor feedback

• Group Mentorship: Weekly group sessions with Q&A

• Certificate of Completion

• College Portfolio Add-On: Ready-to-share PDF research summary
  
  

Weekly Breakdown:

WeekFocus Area

1. Discovering Research Interests

2. Framing Research Questions

3. Literature Review Techniques

4. Introduction to Methodologies

5. Data Collection (Surveys/Interviews)

6. Data Analysis & Insights

7. Writing Your Research Summary

8. Final Presentation + Feedback
   
   

Price: $699

Affordable entry point into research with plenty of mentor guidance.

Advanced Research Scholar

Best for: Students who want a deeper dive, independent project work, and publishing support.

What's Included:

• Junior Research Navigator Program

• Advanced Research Coaching: Critical thinking, ethics, and independent work

• Custom Research Project: One full-length paper (Qual or Quant focus)

• 1-on-1 Mentorship: Bi-weekly private calls + weekly feedback

• Publication Support: Feedback for youth journals, SSRN, Arxiv, etc.

• College-Ready Portfolio: Final project in a professional layout

• Certificate + Recommendation Letter

• Capstone Showcase: Present project at virtual event

Weekly Breakdown:

WeekFocus Area

1. Research Topic Selection & Goal Mapping

2. Literature Review & Framework Building

3. Methodology & Research Design

4. Data Collection

5. Data Analysis

6. Writing (Abstract, Body, Conclusion)

7. Revision & Mentor Review

8. Final Presentation + Publishing Strategy
   

Price: $1299

For ambitious students ready to produce polished, publish-worthy work.

Suggested Fields:

1. Psychology & Behavior

   • Study screen time and its effect on focus

   • Social media and teen well-being

2. Education

   • Peer pressure and learning habits

   • The impact of online classes on retention

3. Environmental Studies

   • Waste management at school

   • Effects of local pollution awareness programs

4. Health & Wellness

   • Water intake and energy levels

   • Influence of sleep on academic performance

5. Pop Culture & Media

   • Representation of diversity in teen TV shows

   • Music preferences and study habits

6. Technology Use

   • Effect of video games on mood

   • Do productivity apps really help teens?
     
     

Why These Work:

• Easy to survey peers or analyze media

• Mostly qualitative or descriptive quantitative

• Encourages curiosity, not complexity

Suggested Fields:

1. Cognitive Science & Neuroscience

   • Memory retention with spaced learning

   • Effect of mindfulness on academic stress

2. Sociology & Gender Studies

   • Gender perception in STEM participation

   • Cultural identity and language use in Gen Z

3. Data Science & AI

   • Sentiment analysis of youth social media

   • Bias in AI facial recognition models

4. Public Health

   • Mental health stigma in different school types

   • Effectiveness of teen fitness challenges

5. Economics & Entrepreneurship

   • Gen Z spending habits during inflation

   • Teen-driven e-commerce trends

6. Environmental Impact

   • Youth-led climate activism effectiveness

   • Carbon footprint analysis of school lunches
     
     

Why These Work:

• Deeper data analysis, ethical considerations

• Access to scholarly sources or public data

• Suitable for publishing in youth journals or competitions

Both 8-week programs give high schoolers research skills, from basic ("Starter Research Explorer") to publication-focused ("Advanced Research Scholar"). Students will develop projects, get mentorship, and build a portfolio. Each program ends with a certificate; the "Advanced" also includes a letter and showcase.