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SUMMIT
Research Scholars (SRS)
Kickstart Your High School Research Journey
SUMMIT
Research Scholars (SRS)
Kickstart Your High School Research Journey
SUMMIT
Research Scholars (SRS)
Kickstart Your High School Research Journey
SUMMIT
Research Scholars (SRS)
Kickstart Your High School Research Journey
Program Structure
Program Structure
Program Structure
Program Structure
Summit Research Scholars (SRS) teaches students how to conduct rigorous research by combining core research methodology with technical skill development. Through the bootcamp, students learn to think analytically, design research studies, and apply data-driven approaches to real-world problems. By the end of the program, students gain the tools to pursue research in fields ranging from biology and engineering to computer science, mathematics, and beyond.
The program is structured around two courses, as described in more detail below.
Summit Research Scholars (SRS) teaches students how to conduct rigorous research by combining core research methodology with technical skill development. Through the bootcamp, students learn to think analytically, design research studies, and apply data-driven approaches to real-world problems. By the end of the program, students gain the tools to pursue research in fields ranging from biology and engineering to computer science, mathematics, and beyond.
The program is structured around two courses, as described in more detail below.
Summit Research Scholars (SRS) teaches students how to conduct rigorous research by combining core research methodology with technical skill development. Through the bootcamp, students learn to think analytically, design research studies, and apply data-driven approaches to real-world problems. By the end of the program, students gain the tools to pursue research in fields ranging from biology and engineering to computer science, mathematics, and beyond.
The program is structured around two courses, as described in more detail below.
Summit Research Scholars (SRS) teaches students how to conduct rigorous research by combining core research methodology with technical skill development. Through the bootcamp, students learn to think analytically, design research studies, and apply data-driven approaches to real-world problems. By the end of the program, students gain the tools to pursue research in fields ranging from biology and engineering to computer science, mathematics, and beyond.
The program is structured around two courses, as described in more detail below.
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Research Foundations and Methodology (R)
Research Foundations and Methodology (R)
Research Foundations and Methodology (R)
Research Foundations and Methodology (R)
The Research Foundations and Methodology course guides students through the full research process, from concept to completion. Students learn to review scientific literature, develop insightful research questions, design methods, evaluate sources, and write research proposals. The course also emphasizes scientific communication, teaching students to present their findings through papers, presentations, and research posters, while preparing them to pursue meaningful future research opportunities.
The Research Foundations and Methodology course guides students through the full research process, from concept to completion. Students learn to review scientific literature, develop insightful research questions, design methods, evaluate sources, and write research proposals. The course also emphasizes scientific communication, teaching students to present their findings through papers, presentations, and research posters, while preparing them to pursue meaningful future research opportunities.
The Research Foundations and Methodology course guides students through the full research process, from concept to completion. Students learn to review scientific literature, develop insightful research questions, design methods, evaluate sources, and write research proposals. The course also emphasizes scientific communication, teaching students to present their findings through papers, presentations, and research posters, while preparing them to pursue meaningful future research opportunities.
The Research Foundations and Methodology course guides students through the full research process, from concept to completion. Students learn to review scientific literature, develop insightful research questions, design methods, evaluate sources, and write research proposals. The course also emphasizes scientific communication, teaching students to present their findings through papers, presentations, and research posters, while preparing them to pursue meaningful future research opportunities.
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Technical and Data Fundamentals (T)
Technical and Data Fundamentals (T)
Technical and Data Fundamentals (T)
Technical and Data Fundamentals (T)
The Technical and Data Fundamentals course equips students with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills required to conduct rigorous research. Students learn to code in Python, visualize and analyze data, and apply key computational and statistical techniques to real research problems. Beginning with foundational computer science concepts, the course progresses into data science, descriptive and inferential statistics, and matrix operations. These skills are essential across all research disciplines, as data-driven analysis and computational methods becoming increasingly important in modern scientific discovery.
The Technical and Data Fundamentals course equips students with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills required to conduct rigorous research. Students learn to code in Python, visualize and analyze data, and apply key computational and statistical techniques to real research problems. Beginning with foundational computer science concepts, the course progresses into data science, descriptive and inferential statistics, and matrix operations. These skills are essential across all research disciplines, as data-driven analysis and computational methods becoming increasingly important in modern scientific discovery.
The Technical and Data Fundamentals course equips students with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills required to conduct rigorous research. Students learn to code in Python, visualize and analyze data, and apply key computational and statistical techniques to real research problems. Beginning with foundational computer science concepts, the course progresses into data science, descriptive and inferential statistics, and matrix operations. These skills are essential across all research disciplines, as data-driven analysis and computational methods becoming increasingly important in modern scientific discovery.
The Technical and Data Fundamentals course equips students with the analytical, statistical, and programming skills required to conduct rigorous research. Students learn to code in Python, visualize and analyze data, and apply key computational and statistical techniques to real research problems. Beginning with foundational computer science concepts, the course progresses into data science, descriptive and inferential statistics, and matrix operations. These skills are essential across all research disciplines, as data-driven analysis and computational methods becoming increasingly important in modern scientific discovery.
Research Capstone
Research Capstone
Research Capstone
Research Capstone
By the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone, consisting of an original research proposal and a personalized action plan for continuing their research journey. Students also complete weekly assignments that progressively build toward the final capstone project, along with interactive activities and practice exercises throughout the program that reinforce newly learned skills.
By the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone, consisting of an original research proposal and a personalized action plan for continuing their research journey. Students also complete weekly assignments that progressively build toward the final capstone project, along with interactive activities and practice exercises throughout the program that reinforce newly learned skills.
By the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone, consisting of an original research proposal and a personalized action plan for continuing their research journey. Students also complete weekly assignments that progressively build toward the final capstone project, along with interactive activities and practice exercises throughout the program that reinforce newly learned skills.
By the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone, consisting of an original research proposal and a personalized action plan for continuing their research journey. Students also complete weekly assignments that progressively build toward the final capstone project, along with interactive activities and practice exercises throughout the program that reinforce newly learned skills.
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops
Academic Workshops
Throughout the program, guest lecturers host Academic Workshops that introduce students to a wide range of research fields. Each session features accomplished mentors with extensive research experience in high school and beyond, many of whom have participated in programs such as the Research Science Institute (RSI), earned top awards at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), or published in leading journals like NeurIPS while still in high school. These workshops aim to expose students to new concepts and ideas and serve as inspiration as to what high school researchers are capable of achieving. Below are examples of Academic Workshops and the topics they will cover.
Throughout the program, guest lecturers host Academic Workshops that introduce students to a wide range of research fields. Each session features accomplished mentors with extensive research experience in high school and beyond, many of whom have participated in programs such as the Research Science Institute (RSI), earned top awards at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), or published in leading journals like NeurIPS while still in high school. These workshops aim to expose students to new concepts and ideas and serve as inspiration as to what high school researchers are capable of achieving. Below are examples of Academic Workshops and the topics they will cover.
Throughout the program, guest lecturers host Academic Workshops that introduce students to a wide range of research fields. Each session features accomplished mentors with extensive research experience in high school and beyond, many of whom have participated in programs such as the Research Science Institute (RSI), earned top awards at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), or published in leading journals like NeurIPS while still in high school. These workshops aim to expose students to new concepts and ideas and serve as inspiration as to what high school researchers are capable of achieving. Below are examples of Academic Workshops and the topics they will cover.
Throughout the program, guest lecturers host Academic Workshops that introduce students to a wide range of research fields. Each session features accomplished mentors with extensive research experience in high school and beyond, many of whom have participated in programs such as the Research Science Institute (RSI), earned top awards at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), or published in leading journals like NeurIPS while still in high school. These workshops aim to expose students to new concepts and ideas and serve as inspiration as to what high school researchers are capable of achieving. Below are examples of Academic Workshops and the topics they will cover.
From DNA to Data: How AI Is Changing Healthcare and Biology
From DNA to Data: How AI Is Changing Healthcare and Biology
From DNA to Data: How AI Is Changing Healthcare and Biology
From DNA to Data: How AI Is Changing Healthcare and Biology
Kevin Chen, Washington University in St. Louis
Kevin Chen, Washington University in St. Louis
Kevin Chen, Washington University in St. Louis
Kevin Chen, Washington University in St. Louis
M.D. Candidate the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (Full-Tuition Scholarship), B.S. in Chemistry and Statistics from Harvard, Published Author in Nature
M.D. Candidate the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (Full-Tuition Scholarship), B.S. in Chemistry and Statistics from Harvard, Published Author in Nature
M.D. Candidate the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (Full-Tuition Scholarship), B.S. in Chemistry and Statistics from Harvard, Published Author in Nature
M.D. Candidate the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (Full-Tuition Scholarship), B.S. in Chemistry and Statistics from Harvard, Published Author in Nature
How Quantum Research Powers Modern Technology
How Quantum Research Powers Modern Technology
How Quantum Research Powers Modern Technology
How Quantum Research Powers Modern Technology
Alexa Fein, Harvard University
Alexa Fein, Harvard University
Alexa Fein, Harvard University
Alexa Fein, Harvard University
Physics @ Harvard, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum - Top Presenter, Applied Physics Researcher at the Manoharan Lab, Previously conducted research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Physics @ Harvard, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum - Top Presenter, Applied Physics Researcher at the Manoharan Lab, Previously conducted research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Physics @ Harvard, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum - Top Presenter, Applied Physics Researcher at the Manoharan Lab, Previously conducted research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Physics @ Harvard, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum - Top Presenter, Applied Physics Researcher at the Manoharan Lab, Previously conducted research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Data Science in Action: From Public Health to Astrophysics
Data Science in Action: From Public Health to Astrophysics
Data Science in Action: From Public Health to Astrophysics
Data Science in Action: From Public Health to Astrophysics
Lauren Shen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lauren Shen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lauren Shen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lauren Shen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Computer Science & Mathematics at MIT, 3x International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Qualifier, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum, 3x US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) National Finalist
Computer Science & Mathematics at MIT, 3x International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Qualifier, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum, 3x US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) National Finalist
Computer Science & Mathematics at MIT, 3x International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Qualifier, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum, 3x US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) National Finalist
Computer Science & Mathematics at MIT, 3x International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Qualifier, Research Science Institute (RSI) Alum, 3x US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) National Finalist
Code to Consciousness: Building Robots & Machine Memory
Code to Consciousness: Building Robots & Machine Memory
Code to Consciousness: Building Robots & Machine Memory
Code to Consciousness: Building Robots & Machine Memory
Dylan Zhou, Stanford University
Dylan Zhou, Stanford University
Dylan Zhou, Stanford University
Dylan Zhou, Stanford University
Machine Learning Engineer at Google, Robotics Research @ Stanford AI Lab, B.S. in Physics and Computer Science from Harvard, Named a Harvard Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellow
Machine Learning Engineer at Google, Robotics Research @ Stanford AI Lab, B.S. in Physics and Computer Science from Harvard, Named a Harvard Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellow
Machine Learning Engineer at Google, Robotics Research @ Stanford AI Lab, B.S. in Physics and Computer Science from Harvard, Named a Harvard Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellow
Machine Learning Engineer at Google, Robotics Research @ Stanford AI Lab, B.S. in Physics and Computer Science from Harvard, Named a Harvard Undergraduate Technology Innovation Fellow
Other Programming & Resources
Other Programming & Resources
Other Programming & Resources
Other Programming & Resources
In addition to the core lectures and Academics Workshops, the program hosts a variety of supplementary events and resources that provide students with additional learning opportunities. These include Discussion Sessions, Office Hours, and other optional activities designed to support learning and engagement. More detailed information about these resources is provided in the SRS Handbook, which is shared with students upon acceptance to the program.
In addition to the core lectures and Academics Workshops, the program hosts a variety of supplementary events and resources that provide students with additional learning opportunities. These include Discussion Sessions, Office Hours, and other optional activities designed to support learning and engagement. More detailed information about these resources is provided in the SRS Handbook, which is shared with students upon acceptance to the program.
In addition to the core lectures and Academics Workshops, the program hosts a variety of supplementary events and resources that provide students with additional learning opportunities. These include Discussion Sessions, Office Hours, and other optional activities designed to support learning and engagement. More detailed information about these resources is provided in the SRS Handbook, which is shared with students upon acceptance to the program.
In addition to the core lectures and Academics Workshops, the program hosts a variety of supplementary events and resources that provide students with additional learning opportunities. These include Discussion Sessions, Office Hours, and other optional activities designed to support learning and engagement. More detailed information about these resources is provided in the SRS Handbook, which is shared with students upon acceptance to the program.
Sophia Zhang
Alum from Colorado, USA
Ajsel Budlla
Alum from Albania
William Wu
Alum from China
Elena Klopfenstein
Alum from Arizona, USA
Mateus Rocco
Alum from The Cayman Islands
Satya Palomar
Alum from The Philippines
Sophia Zhang
Alum from Colorado, USA
Ajsel Budlla
Alum from Albania
William Wu
Alum from China
Elena Klopfenstein
Alum from Arizona, USA
Mateus Rocco
Alum from The Cayman Islands
Satya Palomar
Alum from The Philippines
Sophia Zhang
Alum from Colorado, USA
Ajsel Budlla
Alum from Albania
William Wu
Alum from China
Elena Klopfenstein
Alum from Arizona, USA
Mateus Rocco
Alum from The Cayman Islands
Satya Palomar
Alum from The Philippines
Sophia Zhang
Alum from Colorado, USA
Ajsel Budlla
Alum from Albania
William Wu
Alum from China
Elena Klopfenstein
Alum from Arizona, USA
Mateus Rocco
Alum from The Cayman Islands
Satya Palomar
Alum from The Philippines
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Research Scholars (SRS)
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STEM Fellowship (SSF)
Research Scholars (SRS)
Student Highlights
Admissions
© 2026 Summit Education. All rights reserved.
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STEM Fellowship (SSF)
Research Scholars (SRS)
Student Highlights
Admissions
© 2026 Summit Education. All rights reserved.
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