Science Mentorship Institute (Sci-MI) — Research Mentorship Programs

The Science Mentorship Institute (Sci-MI) is a nonprofit organization providing free research mentorship to high school students worldwide. Its summer programs pair students with experienced mentors to study a scientific field and conduct an independent research project. Current areas include Neuroscience, Biology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Chemistry. Programs are fully virtual and combine synchronous instruction with independent work.

Completely free participation Fully online International students welcomed Individual research mentorship Opportunity to conduct independent research Hands-on academic research experience Research methodology training Work with scientific literature and research materials Opportunity to present research results Suitable for students without prior research experience Focus on expanding access to research education for underserved students.

High school or equivalent-level student. International students are eligible. No prior research experience required. Some programs specifically welcome students without previous experience in the field. Ability to dedicate approximately 10–20 hours per week. Availability for most of the program period, generally from mid-June to early August. Computer and internet access required. Essay: no separate mandatory competitive essay is listed in the published requirements. Interview: no mandatory student interview is listed. Individual programs may have additional requirements, which should be checked when applications open.