There are so many ways to spend your Gap Year. However you build the year ahead, Polygence research projects are a perfect opportunity to complement and synthesize your experiences into a tangible outcome. In fact, Polygence is an official member of the Gap Year Association, as a recognized program.
Build Context for Travel
Travel is transformational, and at its best, provides questions, not answers. Polygence projects enable students to dive deeper into those questions upon return and connect them to your future.
Prepare for Work
Students planning to work, intern or apprentice during their Gap Years can do deep dives into everything from economics to healthcare to build their foundational knowledge.
Adventures in Thinking
Gap Years are about exploration and curiosity. Complement your in-person experiences with a focused, engaging project that expands your knowledge and uncovers new frontiers in your understanding and perspective of the world.
Work with a PhD-level mentor from a top university.
Polygence has the largest network of expert mentors - over 3,000 to date, so we'll match you with an expert who is uniquely qualified to guide you in your chosen project.
Build your academic research skills early to get a head start.
Set yourself up for success in college by learning how to do academic research under the guidance of an expert.
Share your new perspective
Polygence students have the opportunity to submit their work for publication, so you can share your discoveries and perspective with the world.