The Aspire Fellowship

The Aspire Fellowship

The #1 High School Research Experience.

A selective 12 week program that matches ambitious students
with elite mentorship to complete graduate-level research.

A selective 12 week program that matches ambitious students with elite mentorship to complete graduate-level research

A selective 12 week program that helps ambitious students create graduate-level research through elite mentorship.

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Trusted by 15,000+ Students Worldwide

Trusted by 12,000+ Students Globally

Mentors hailing from top institutions:

Founded by ISEF champions and PhDs, The Aspire Fellowship helps ambitious high school students conduct graduate-level research through expert mentorship.

Founded by ISEF champions and PhDs, The Aspire Fellowship helps ambitious high school students conduct graduate-level research through expert mentorship.

With the fellowship, I have been able to submit three abstracts from my previous and current research work and my dream of having my work published online has been fulfilled.

Noelani Castellon, Spring Cohort

Grade: 12

The administrators will do anything and everything to get you set up with the perfect mentor for your interest of research.

Young Lim, Spring Cohort

Grade: 9

Aspire will help you grow and give you opportunities which you wouldn’t even dream of.

Anonymous, Spring Cohort

Grade: 9

Why Aspire?

We get it.
Research in high school is hard.

No Lab Access

Access to a top institutional lab shouldn't be a barrier to create ISEF-level work.

Lack of Proper Guidance

Generic advice gets you generic results. ISEF-level research demands a mentor who's an expert.

Unsure how to start ISEF-Level Work

A blank page and a big idea is a very frustrating combination. Knowing how and where to begin is half the battle.

Our Solutions

That's why we made the Aspire Fellowship.

  • Work from Home

    Pursue a high-impact project from home. A significant amount of ISEF projects in 2025 were done without lab access.

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  • Expert Guidance

    Recieve elite guidance from a PhD matched to your interests.

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  • Rigorous Structure

    Take part in a structured program that keeps you accountable and on track.

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  • ISEF Network

    PhDs know science. ISEF finalists know science fair. Network with dozens of the world's best in their respective categories.

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Work from Home

Expert Guidance

Rigorous Structure

ISEF Network

Work from Home

Pursue a high-impact project from home. A significant amount of ISEF projects in 2025 were done without lab access.

Apply now

Work from Home

Expert Guidance

Rigorous Structure

ISEF Network

Work from Home

Pursue a high-impact project from home. A significant amount of ISEF projects in 2025 were done without lab access.

Apply now

Aspire Mentor Network

Aspire's mentors are experts inBiology & Life Sciences.
Aspire's mentors are experts inBiology & Life Sciences.

+ dozens more

Apply now, match with your mentor, then enroll.

We believe excellent research starts with an excellent student-mentor match.

Step 1

Application

You tell us what you’re into and why you’d crush Aspire.

Step 2

Review

We read through everything and see if it’s a strong fit.

Step 6

Program Starts

Time to lock in and start building your research project!

Step 1

Application

You tell us what you’re into and why you’d crush Aspire.

Step 2

Review

We read through everything and see if it’s a strong fit.

Step 6

Program Starts

Time to lock in and start building your research project!

Step 1

Application

You tell us what you’re into and why you’d crush Aspire.

Step 2

Review

We read through everything and see if it’s a strong fit.

Step 6

Program Starts

Time to lock in and start building your research project!

The Aspire Timeline

12 weeks, from zero to one.

Week 0 - Onboarding

Meet your mentor, understand the structure of the program

Weeks 1-3 - Ideating

Work with your mentor to develop an ISEF-worthy project idea + plan.

Weeks 4-9 - Execution

Conduct your research, iterate, fail, learn, get better, and produce results!

Weeks 10-12 - Deliverables

Turn your project into a paper for publication, or an ISEF presentation.

Week 0 - Onboarding

Meet your mentor, understand the structure of the program

Weeks 1-3 - Ideating

Work with your mentor to develop an ISEF-worthy project idea + plan.

Weeks 4-9 - Execution

Conduct your research, iterate, fail, learn, get better, and produce results!

Weeks 10-12 - Deliverables

Turn your project into a paper for publication, or an ISEF presentation.

Week 0 - Onboarding

Meet your mentor, understand the structure of the program

Weeks 1-3 - Ideating

Work with your mentor to develop an ISEF-worthy project idea + plan.

Weeks 4-9 - Execution

Conduct your research, iterate, fail, learn, get better, and produce results!

Weeks 10-12 - Deliverables

Turn your project into a paper for publication, or an ISEF presentation.

Benefits

The Aspire Fellowship experience.

Confidence

Know your mentor before you commit, emotionally and financially.

ISEF Network

Learn how to succeed with research from those who've already done it.

Competition-Specific Guidance

Our program's structure is tailored to those who want to win ISEF.

Structure

Structured milestones and accountability keep you on track.

Aspire Ecosystem

Gain access to hours of content and winning paper/poster templates.

Publication Guidance

We don't guarantee publication — but all of our mentors are experienced authors.

Pricing

Plans that aligns with your research goals.

"Premium Programs"

$5,000-$10,000

10 Week Cohort-Based Guidance

Leads to rushed, incomplete research

Features

Strictly PhD mentorship

Weak student-mentor pairs

Get matched only after enrolling

Our Program

Value-Packed

$2,597

$2,597

As low as $475 / mo

12 Week 1:1 Mentorship

Develop thorough research with proper guidance

Apply now

Features

Dual layered, PhD + ISEF champion mentorship

2-week matching process to ensure best fit

Know your mentor before you commit

"Premium Programs"

$5,000-$10,000

10 Week Cohort-Based Guidance

Leads to rushed, incomplete research

Features

Strictly PhD mentorship

Weak student-mentor pairs

Get matched only after enrolling

Our Program

Value-Packed

$2,597

$2,597

As low as $475 / mo

12 Week 1:1 Mentorship

Develop thorough research with proper guidance

Apply now

Features

Dual layered, PhD + ISEF champion mentorship

Selective Admissions

Know your mentor before you commit

"Premium Programs"

$5,000-$10,000

10 Week Cohort-Based Guidance

Leads to rushed, incomplete research

Features

Strictly PhD mentorship

Weak student-mentor pairs

Get matched only after enrolling

Our Program

Value-Packed

$2,597

$2,597

As low as $475 / mo

12 Week 1:1 Mentorship

Develop thorough research with proper guidance

Apply now

Features

Dual layered, PhD + ISEF champion mentorship

2-week matching process to ensure best fit

Know your mentor before you commit

FAQ

Your questions, answered by us.

Who can apply?

Is financial assistance available?

Is publication guaranteed?

Is the fellowship online?

Do I need research experience to apply?

Is this only for STEM students?

Who can apply?

Is financial assistance available?

Is publication guaranteed?

Is the fellowship online?

Do I need research experience to apply?

Is this only for STEM students?

Ready to Match with your mentor?

Work with someone who understands your research interests.

Apply now