Online Research Programs for AGES 14-20

Lead impactful research

Solve pressing problems with mentorship and a community of talented teens
zero fees
ONLINE
Flexible Hours

One application, many opportunities

Our complete incubator pipeline takes top young thinkers from learning the fundamentals to conducting original and impactful research to pursuing a meaningful career. And every completed applicant gets free access to our Independent Researcher Track.
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Stage 1

Research Foundations

Learn the basics of impactful research and generate ideas.

CERTIFICATE
World-class Community

5 weeks

Around 200 participants become Research Fellows

Stage 2

Research Fellows

Summer program: Start your impactful research with mentorship from a facilitator.

Project Grants
Of $1,000
Q&A with experts

9 weeks

Up to 20 Fellows become Research Scholars

Stage 3

Research Scholars

Ongoing and custom research, university, and career support

$10,000 Scholarships

placements and publication
expert mentorship
FAQs

Program timeline 2027

Applications period
Dec 15 - Priority deadline
Jan 4 - Final deadline
Research Foundations Option #1:
Jan. 25 - Feb. 28

Research Foundations Option #2: Mar. 1 - Apr. 4  

About five flexible hours/week.
January 25
April 4
Research Fellowship
10-15 flexible hours per week
JUNE 7
August 13
Research Scholars Mentorship
August 18
And beyond!

Don't wait to
change the world

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$10,000 Scholarships
No fees
Online

Flexible Hours
expert MENTORSHIP
Ages 14-20
Non-trivial

We empower bright young people to start impactful research.

Non-Trivial is a program run by Leaf Inc., a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 33-4661702) incorporated in Burlington, Vermont.
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