Programs
From one-to-one research mentorship all the way to a leadership certification, D-LABS offers a full range of programs designed for ambitious high-school students. Every one of them is guided by named mentors who come from top universities and from industry, so students always know exactly who is working with them.
A live and interactive class that teaches the fundamentals of research, covering methodology, data analysis and critical thinking, with expert researchers guiding the group through each topic.
Group, live online sessionsWork one-on-one with an experienced researcher to design and complete an original project of your own, with real opportunities to have the finished work published in reputable journals.
one-to-one, onlineAn extended and in-depth independent research experience created for committed students who want to take a project much further than a first attempt, working toward a substantial outcome that stands a real chance of publication.
one-to-one, 6 to 12 months, onlineA longer mentorship with a clear focus on publication, guiding a project all the way from the initial research question to a manuscript that is ready for submission, with dedicated writing support along the way.
one-to-one, extended, onlineAn introduction to real research designed for younger, middle-school students, building the methods, the curiosity and the confidence they will need for independent academic work later on.
Group or one-to-one, onlineA short, guided starting point for students who are not yet sure of their topic. It lets them explore possible directions and shape a strong research question before they commit to a full project.
Short, mentor-guided, onlineHands-on help with preparing, refining and finally submitting student research to reputable third-party academic journals, so that good work reaches the right readers.
Add-on, mentored, onlineA collaborative lab in which students tackle real-world global challenges using design thinking and systems thinking, then work in teams to prototype practical solutions that could actually be put to use.
Group cohort, onlineFocused coaching that prepares students for academic olympiads and science fairs, covering everything from problem-solving technique through to the way a project is presented.
one-to-one or small group, onlineTurn an idea into a real venture, moving from the problem and the product to the business model and the pitch, with a mentor guiding you throughout the whole process.
Cohort, onlineDedicated support from a writing coach who helps sharpen research papers and university application essays, working with the student until the writing is clear, rigorous and genuinely compelling.
one-to-one, onlineSustained mentorship over time that culminates in performance-based recommendation letters, written by a mentor who has seen the student's work first-hand and can speak about it with real authority.
one-to-one, onlineVerifiable digital credentials that recognise the specific skills a student has developed and the programs they have completed, giving them shareable proof of achievement to include in applications.
Digital credentialA global essay competition that invites high-school students to develop an original argument of their own, defend it in writing and present it to an expert panel.
Competition, open entryLive talks followed by question and answer sessions with academics and professionals who come from the world's leading universities and companies.
Webinar series, onlineOpportunities for on-site laboratory experiences and access to a campus, extending the program beyond the screen and into a physical research environment.
In-person, add-onNeed-based financial aid, scholarships and cash awards that make D-LABS programs accessible to talented students whatever their financial means may be.
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