Summary
What is it?
Group research courses guided by world-class mentors that end in a unique project outcome
An independent research program in your chosen subject, in a format of your choosing, guided by a PhD mentor
An independent research program in your chosen subject, guided by a PhD mentor with extra sessions to guide student through submitting their project for publication
Who's it for?
Students who need more experience or topic exploration before embarking on a 1-on-1 research project
Passionate scholars looking to create original research for portfolios or sharing online
Ambitious scholars seeking to research, publish, or compete in their field
What is the outcome?
Students will work on the outcome outlined in the Pod curriculm, such as a 3-5 page research paper, building a ChatGPT bot, or creating a presentation
An independent research project, ready to be included in portfolios, shared online, or highlighted on college applications
An independent research project, ready to be submitted for publication in a respected academic journal or into a competition
Topics & Difficulty
Research topic
Pre-selected foundational topics
Any - Student Choice
Any - Student Choice
Program difficulty
Beginner
Rigorous
Rigorous
Extracurricular category
Online course
Independent Research with college-level advisor, with an option to publish
Independent Research with college-level advisor, with an option to publish
What's included?
Mentor Sessions
6 group sessions with a mentor, held on the same day/time for 6 weeks
10 one-on-one Sessions, plus messaging between sessions
13 one-on-one Sessions, plus messaging between sessions
Writing Feedback
Additional fee
Yes
Yes
Showcasing & Publishing Support
N/A
Yes: self-serve resources included with program and guided support services available for an additional fee
Yes: 3 additional sessions with showcasing mentors to guide student through submitting their project for publication
Polygence Digital Workspace Access
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eligible for College Credit?
No
Yes
Yes
Eligible to request letter of recommendation?
No
Yes
Yes
Time and Investment
Total Number of Live Sessions
6
10
13
Recommended Program Duration
6 weeks
3-6 months
5-8 months
Program Start Date
Set times throughout the year
Flexible
Flexible
Price
$495
Packages are customized to the student's needs - schedule a call to learn more!
Packages are customized to the student's needs - schedule a call to learn more!