Global Impact Fellowship
Lead the change with the excellence of research and the impact of leadership projects.
Sundays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM EDT (Weeks 15 & 16: 9:00 - 11:00 AM EDT)
Zoom-led interactive delivery + 1-on-1 mentorship sessions
A group of selected high-school students from across the world will embark on their journeys to take learning to the next level with the Global Impact Fellowship. With guidance from dedicated Harvard student mentors, Fellows will produce a peer-reviewed research paper in the first 8 weeks and then solve real-world problems they are passionate about through a community-facing passion project in the second 8 weeks.
8 Pathways. 8 Sets of Doors.
All Unlocked by Your Fellowship Trajectory.
Your research paper isn't just a credential - it's a master key. Our 16-week Fellowship teaches you exactly how to use it.
Research Fellowships
Get accepted to MIT RSI, Stanford SIMR, and 25+ competitive programs
✓ Access to our database of 25+ fellowships with deadline tracking
Professor Connections
Have university researchers know your name, work, and respond to your emails
✓ Proven cold email system with 40%+ response rate
Competitions & Conferences
Present your work, win awards, and build your public presence
✓ Regeneron, science fairs, academic conferences guidance
College Applications
Stand out in 8 minutes with proof of impact, not just promises
✓ Essay narrative that connects research → project → future
Recommendation Letters
Get letters that compare you to undergraduate researchers
✓ Strategy for leveraging mentor and professor relationships
Policy & Advocacy
Turn insights into advocacy that influences real decisions
✓ Connections to think tanks, policy orgs, community leaders
Innovation & Startup
Build the product your research proved is needed
✓ MVP development, pitch decks, incubator applications
Extended Research
Double your publication record or pivot to new questions
✓ Second publication pathway with established methodology
The 16-Week Global Impact Fellowship Journey
Two comprehensive 8-week phases: build a peer-reviewed research paper, then deploy it as a real-world passion project.
New cohorts coming soon
Research Project
First 8 Weeks: Build your research paper from topic selection through methodology, drafting, and presentation to Harvard student mentors and judges.
Passion Project
Second 8 Weeks: Translate your research into a real-world passion project - case studies, design, alpha/beta launches, peer review, and a final showcase presentation.
Global Impact Fellowship
Lead the change with the excellence of research and the impact of leadership projects.
A standalone 16-week Fellowship for high school students (Grades 9-12). The first 8 weeks build your published research paper from topic to peer-reviewed submission. The second 8 weeks translate that paper into a real-world passion project: professor connections, LOR advisor strategy, digital portfolios, and a final showcase to Harvard student mentors and judges.
Timeline
New cohorts coming soon
Schedule
Sundays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM EDT
Weeks 15-16: 9:00 - 11:00 AM EDT · Zoom-led
What You'll Walk Away With
- Published 1500-2000 word research paper (Weeks 1-8)
- Launched community-facing passion project with measurable impact (Weeks 9-16)
- Outreach database targeting 20+ professors with high-response cold email system
- Actionable LOR (Letter of Recommendation) advisor strategy
- Completed digital academic portfolio showcasing all milestones
- 1-on-1 mentorship with Harvard student mentors across all 16 weeks
Meet Your Mentors
Connect with elite Harvard student mentors who will guide you step-by-step from research discovery to college credentialing and global showcase.
Simran
Sophomore
Biomedical Engineering & Anthropology
Bacterial microbiome research at ADA Forsyth Institute; Radcliffe Research Partner studying climate change impacts on women in South Asia
Sophia
Student
Applied Math (Econ focus), Psychology secondary
DOE National Labs researcher, research intern, and mentor; experience presenting at national conferences
16-Week Research & Impact Fellowship Curriculum
A premium, scroll-free week-by-week curriculum. Click on any of the 4 logical phases below to explore our detailed weekly interactive sessions and peer milestones.
Currently Viewing: Phase 1: Research Foundation
Topic selection, database search, and literature review discovery.
Introduction to Research
Types of research, finding opportunities, forming a thesis, and fundamentals of research writing
"Build capability from "No clue what to research, feeling overwhelmed by choices" to "Has 3 potential topics they genuinely care about, understands what research means". Focus: Socratic questioning, Interest audit worksheet, Newspaper headline test."
Empirical Method
Defining the problem statement, forming the research question, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions
"Build capability from "Unsure if their idea is "good enough" or feasible" to "Has a refined, focused research question and knows it's publishable". Focus: FINER framework, Scope ladder technique, Example paper analysis."
Beginning Research Writing
Evaluating cases, reading a research paper and critiquing it, and how to publish and present your paper
"Build capability from "Intimidated by academic papers, reading word-by-word" to "Can efficiently extract key info from papers, knows what makes a credible source". Focus: Three-pass reading method, CRAAP test, Citation chaining, Keyword mapping."
Paper Format and Sources
Content and structure for a logical research paper, and how to find sources and create citations
"Build capability from "Has sources but no sense of how they fit together" to "Sees the research landscape clearly, knows exactly where their paper fits". Focus: Visual literature mapping, Theme color-coding, Gap analysis matrix, Combination technique."
Real Projects. Real Impact.
Impact Fellows don't just talk about change - they create it. Here's what your peers have built.
Mental Health App for Teens
Built an app connecting teens with peer support resources based on research on adolescent mental health.
Environmental Education Curriculum
Created a climate change curriculum for middle schoolers based on environmental science research.
Community Health Workshops
Organized nutrition workshops for underserved communities based on public health research.
Coding Bootcamp for Girls
Founded a coding program for underrepresented girls based on gender gap research in tech.
Youth Policy Advocacy
Presented research findings to local government, influencing youth mental health policy.
Sustainable Business Launch
Started an eco-friendly product line based on sustainability research findings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our fellowship programs.
Your Research Has Potential.
Let's Unlock It.
Join the students who aren't just publishing papers - they're opening doors, making connections, and building the trajectory that defines their future.