RESEARCH IS ABOUT MAKING SENSE OF COMPLEXITY.
As a Lumiere research Scholar, you work 1-on-1 with a top PhD researcher to learn about the cutting edge in your field. Then, you build a research paper that you develop from start to finish.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS.
Our students are:
Curious thinkers who ask big questions
Passionate learners putting in dozens of hours of independent work
Ambitious leaders hungry to be challenged
WHY DO RESEARCH?
MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD
Every day, we read about research that changes our lives - from studies on vaccines, to new computational algorithms, to studies of new ways to do business. Each of these breakthroughs come from researchers working to advance their field.
GAIN EXPERTISE IN A TOPIC
The goal of research is to extend human knowledge in an area. So, when you do research, you become an expert by both learning the advances that came before you and contributing to our current knowledge.
STAND OUT FOR ADMISSIONS
Creating a research project is an effective way for you to showcase your strengths and demonstrate your abilities. Doing research can help at each stage of life – whether applying to college, grad school, or your next job.
RESEARCH DEPENDS ON MENTORSHIP.
That's why we have over 200 mentors from world class universities excited to train the next generation of researchers.
CAITLIN NICHOLS
Research Mentor
Harvard University, PhD Biological and Biomedical Sciences ‘19
Brigham Young University, BA in Molecular Biology, Summa Cum Laude
Research areas: Biological and Biomedical sciences
OUR SCHOLARS
Our students have gone on to join the world's best universities, start non-profits, and represent their countries in global competitions.
Research Area: "To what extent could conversational AI exhibit emotional intelligence using Deep Reinforcement Learning?"
Anish was the recipient of the IRIS '21 Grand Award and represented India at the Regeneron ISEF '21 Fair.
Anish
M.CT.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Chennai
WHAT MAKES A STRONG CANDIDATE?
The Lumiere Research Scholar Program is selective and requires an application and interview. Here's what we look for in applicants:
▸ Academic excellence
▸ Curiosity about the world and a desire to answer big questions
▸ Ability to work independently and diligently
▸ Not-required: experience in the field of your interest
