Launchpad: Unlock Your Research Project Idea

Curious but unsure where to start? Launchpad guides you from questions to your first research project.

Don’t just start a project—launch one that excites you.

Launchpad is exclusively available as a bundled purchase with the Core Program.

Figuring out 'what' to do a Core research project on can be the hardest part of the journey— but it doesn't have to be! Launchpad connects you with three top-tier mentors to help you uncover your passions and turn them into a killer research project idea. Through one-on-one sessions, you’ll brainstorm, get insider insights, and push your thinking further than you imagined—so when you dive into the Core Program, you’re not just ready, you’re unstoppable.

In this program you will...

Make connections

Pick your top three fields and get matched with expert mentors to explore, brainstorm, and spark your Core project ideas.

Get inspired

Dive into inspiring discussions, brainstorm bold project ideas, and get personalized guidance from mentors to shape your project direction

Set your course

Combine inspiration from multiple sessions into a truly standout project and get a clear roadmap to make it happen.

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Who is Launchpad Best For?

Launchpad is designed for two distinct types of students:

Students who are excited to start a project, but haven't landed on an exciting idea...yet.

Students with varied interests or too many ideas who struggle to narrow into an exciting, feasible project.

Benefits of Launchpad

Start with Confidence

Clarify your ideas upfront so you enter the Core Program focused and ready to go.

Explore Bold Possibilities

Gain fresh perspectives from mentors and uncover project directions you may not have thought of before.

Get Personalized Guidance

Work with mentors in your fields of interest to shape a project that fits your passions and goals.

Hit the Ground Running

Launchpad gives you a strong foundation so you can dive into the Core Program and make faster, deeper progress.

Student thinking hard on his research topic

How It Works

Apply & Enroll
Apply to the Core Program and let us know you’d like to add Launchpad. If accepted, you’ll have the option to officially enroll in both programs.

Meet Your Mentors
Get matched with three mentors in your chosen fields. Explore ideas, brainstorm directions, and refine your project concept through engaging sessions.

Define Your Project
Pull everything together—insights, brainstorms, and discoveries—into a clear project direction that sets you up for success in the Core Program.

Get Started

Don't let uncertainty hold you back—seize this opportunity to define your project, unlock your potential, and make your Core program a resounding success.

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