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Published on March 11, 2026
STEM Research Bootcamp
An Online Event
STEM Research Accelerator
13-hour research incubator
Mentors From: Stanford | Cornell | Columbia | MIT
Early Bird Deadline - 31st March 2026 | Regular Deadline - 15th May 2026
6 days (13 Hours)
₹40,000 + GST
Grades 8-12
Zoom
What Is
STEM Research Accelerator
13-hour Research Incubator
Meet Your
Mentor
Maya, a top student from Singapore, earned a fully funded scholarship to Cornell University, where she double-majored in Economics and Political Science.
With experience across finance, marketing, and educational consulting, Maya discovered her passion for mentoring. As a former Cornell Admissions Officer, she has helped students from 14+ countries gain admission to top schools like Harvard, Yale, and UChicago.
Now, as Director of Student Innovation, Maya is focused on empowering students to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Maya Gobert
Founder: Leadership & Innovation Lab
Alum & Former Admissions Officer - Cornell University
Dr. Andrew Jahn
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience; neuroimaging consultant for Harvard’s McLean Hospital.
Dr. Andrew Jahn
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience; neuroimaging consultant for Harvard’s McLean Hospital.
Madeline Zhang:
MIT CS Alumna; Software Engineer at Google.
Madeline Zhang:
MIT CS Alumna; Software Engineer at Google.
Dr. Sankalp Kota
PhD in Materials Science; Principal Engineer with 41 academic publications.
Dr. Sankalp Kota
PhD in Materials Science; Principal Engineer with 41 academic publications.
Gabriel Arpino
Cambridge PhD Candidate and Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow; AI & Optimization expert.
Gabriel Arpino
Cambridge PhD Candidate and Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow; AI & Optimization expert.
Program Curriculum
A structured two-week research journey guided by AI tools, expert mentors, and real-world academic practices.
Foundations & AI Workflows
- The Research Blueprint: Understanding research goals and methodologies.
- AI as a Research Partner: Generative AI Product Tracker demonstration.
- Responsible AI usage in academic research.
- Milestone: Brainstorming possible STEM research topics.
Expert Deep Dives
- Machine Learning & AI lecture: Bayesian modeling and neuroscience.
- Computer Science & Applied Math lecture: software engineering at Google.
- Activity: Designing preliminary research questions.
Expert Deep Dives
- Hard Sciences & Engineering: additive manufacturing and publication strategies.
- Data Science & Cybersecurity: high-dimensional statistics and optimization.
- Milestone: Final selection of research area and hypothesis.
Data Architecture & Ethical Guardrails
- Designing experimental logs and survey frameworks.
- Identifying plagiarism and ethical issues through STEM case studies.
Funding, Formatting & Citations
- Understanding research journals and funding structures.
- Team-based funding simulation exercise.
- Masterclass on research paper formatting and citation accuracy.
Grand Symposium
- Final research presentations to the cohort.
- Funding Gala: investing in peer projects.
- Merit Awards: Best Research Idea, Methodology, and Use of Data.
Why BRE?
We Do things Differently!
Big Red Education, you gain Real-World Skills that go far beyond the classroom. Through our world-class workshops and global conferences, we focus on what truly matters to you, skills that support both your academic success and personal growth. With guidance from International Mentors, you’ll build confidence, see the world from new perspectives, and get ready to thrive in every part of your journey.
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Participants will acquire a detailed understanding of the research process, hands-on experience in every step of research, knowledge of academic research publication, critical thinking, public speaking, and presentation skills.
There are no specific prerequisites; however, a keen interest in research and a commitment to the program are essential.
All participants who attend the BootCamp will receive the following:
- Certificate of Participation from Scholar Launch and Big Red Education, signed by the Mentor.
- Opportunity to get an LOR from the Mentor.


