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The Tri-Annual Research Girl Scientific Mentorship Program
NOTE: The Summer 2025 application is closed.
The Research Girl, Inc. STEM Research Mentorship Program is designed to empower aspiring researchers by connecting them with experienced student researchers and research scientists. This program offers personalized guidance, professional development opportunities, and invaluable insights into research practices. Through 1:1 mentorship, mentees gain access to resources, advice, and support to help them achieve their academic and career goals in science. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your skills, our mentorship program is here to help you succeed. Applications are open thrice yearly—don't miss your chance to grow and thrive with Research Girl, Inc.!
Our Summer 2025 cohort will run from May to August, and connect scientific professionals from esteemed institutions to STEM students across the country and the world. Mentors commit one hour per week per mentee to help guide their students in scientific research. In their applications, mentees should detail their goals for mentorship. Examples of these goals can include refining research skills, practicing meta-analyses and literature reviews, improving resumes, applying for research positions, applying for undergrad or grad school, or conducting independent research. You get to choose what you and your mentor focus on for the duration of the program!
Ensuring a Safe and Supportive Mentorship Experience
At Research Girl, Inc., the safety and well-being of our participants is our top priority.
To maintain a secure environment, we charge a $25 membership fee for mentees who are admitted, which helps cover essential safety measures, including comprehensive background checks for all mentors. This ensures that every mentor in our program meets the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. By prioritizing safety, we aim to foster a supportive and trustworthy space where mentees can confidently grow and thrive under the guidance of experienced mentors.
If you need financial assistance for the membership fee, there are scholarships available. Please email mentorship@researchgirl.org for more information.
Success Stories
Our Impressions from the Spring 2025 Cohort
Our Spring 2025 STEM Research Mentorship Program connected over 150 mentors and mentees from around the globe, fostering a diverse community of aspiring and established researchers.
Like in our Fall cohort, our mentees reflect the very demographics that are underrepresented in the scientific research workforce.
Our mentors and mentees are matched based on factors like educational level, research interests, and demographic data like cultural background.
Our Spring 2025 mentors have attended or worked at highly respected scientific institutions
across the United States.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Columbia University
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Yale University
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Harvard University
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Stanford University
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Weill Cornell Medical School
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Psi Chi National Honor Society
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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New York University Center for Neuroscience
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Emory School of Medicine
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Boston University
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Tufts University
98.8% of our mentors and mentees this season rated their match as "better than average," "great," "excellent," or "perfect."
Our student-professional mentor matches foster education in a diverse range of fields.
Our Impressions from the Fall 2024 Cohort
Our Spring 2025 STEM Research Mentorship Program connected over 150 mentors and mentees from around the globe, fostering a diverse community of aspiring and established researchers.
Our mentors and mentees are matched based on factors like educational level, research interests, and demographic data like cultural background.
Our Spring 2025 mentors have attended or worked at highly respected scientific institutions
across the United States.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Columbia University
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Yale University
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Harvard University
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Stanford University
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Weill Cornell Medical School
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Psi Chi National Honor Society
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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New York University Center for Neuroscience
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Emory School of Medicine
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Boston University
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Tufts University
98.8% of our mentors and mentees this season rated their match as "better than average," "great," "excellent," or "perfect."
Our mentees reflect the very demographics that are underrepresented in the
scientific research workforce.
Our Fall 2024 mentors attend or have attended highly respected scientific institutions
across the United States.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Columbia University
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Yale University
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Harvard University
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Stanford University
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Brown University
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Weill Cornell Medical School
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Padova Neuroscience Center
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Psi Chi National Honor Society
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New York University Center for Neuroscience
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Emory School of Medicine
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Carnegie Mellon University
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Boston University
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Tufts University
Our matching system, done by hand to find each applicant their perfect counterpart,
has been tremendously successful.
Our mentors represent many different fields, and we're excited to include
even more scientific domains in our next cohort.
