Summit Research Scholars (SRS)

Summit Research Scholars (SRS) is an intensive three-week bootcamp that equips students with the foundational skills needed to excel in high school research. Through a rigorous and structured curriculum, students build the essential tools to design, analyze, and communicate original research across a wide range of disciplines.

The curriculum is structured around two core courses:

Research Foundations and Methodology (R)

Research Foundations (R)

Research Foundations and Methodology (R)

Technical and Data Fundamentals (T)

Together, these courses provide a comprehensive foundation in essential research competencies, including:

Research Design and Methodology

Statistical Analysis

Programming and Data Science

Scholarly Communication

The Summer 2026 SRS Program will take place from July 6 to July 24, 2026.

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Course Instructors

Manpreet Katari

New York University

Clinical Professor and Director of the Master's Program Biology at NYU

Dhruvik Parikh

Stanford University

International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Grand Prize Winner

Karen Ge

Stanford University

Knowles Teaching Fellow and Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum

Meet the Instructors ->

Real-World Application

A core focus of the program is teaching students how to apply research to real-world problems across a wide range of fields. By the end of the program, students will be prepared to apply their research skills in areas such as:

Biology

Engineering

Mathematics

Chemistry

Computer Science

Physics & Astronomy

Physics

Social Sciences

Earth Science

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“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA

“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
The experiences I had and the people I reconnected with during this program helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone at the end of the program, through which I was able to explore specific topics of personal academic interest.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylania, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education. The final capstone project pushed me to pursue something I had wanted to do for a long time, and now I have a clear vision of how to execute it.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
I realized that this program was the most productive time I have probably ever had.
From technical tutorials on data science tools to amazing research guidance that kick-started my research journey, everything I learned is going to stick with me for the rest of my education.
Sashwat Choudhary
Alum from Iowa, USA
“
This program reshaped the way I think.
It didn't just teach me the fundamentals of research, it gave me the tools I need to be ready to conduct my own. It covered all aspects of research, from forming a clear question to analyzing data using python to creating a research proposal.
Bhuvi Tawari
Alum from California, USA

“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA

“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA
“
The experiences I had helped reveal the vast world of research!
I was very interested in several topics, and the wide range of support and collaboration available during this program greatly helped me discuss and narrow down my areas of research as well as connect with others who could help me propel my research in the near future.
Miles Fox
Alum from North Carolina, USA
“
Summit Research Scholars was a highly rigorous, but extremely rewarding program.
I gained substantial knowledge through the numerous lectures and activities across both courses. I applied this new information to the development of a research capstone, through which I was able to explore specific topics.
Taylor Stocker
Alum from Pennsylvania, USA

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