Science Research Mentoring empowers ambitious high school and undergraduate students to tackle real‐world scientific questions using the same science hands‐on methods employed by professional researchers. Under the guidance of expert mentors, participants learn to identify a science problem, ask a research question, design experiments, analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions—all while contributing to the broader scientific community. Upon completing the program, each student presents their work in a polished research poster and submits their findings for potential publication in a University peer‐reviewed, citable journal, laying a strong foundation for their future career in science.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on Mentorship: High school and undergraduate students work closely with expert mentors to conduct real-world scientific research. Mentees learn everything from identifying a research question and forming hypotheses to designing experiments, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions Receive hands-on research from expert mentors
- Publication & Presentation: Participants wrap up their science project by creating a research poster and publishing their findings in a peer-reviewed, citable journal—great for building a strong academic profile
- Flexible Delivery: The program offers both online and in-person mentoring, making it accessible to students regardless of location
Why Choose J&S Mentoring Network Science Research Mentoring?
- Expert-Led: Mentorship by a professional scientist with experience in education and science hands-on research.
- Results-Driven: Students gain tangible outcomes; real data, posters, publications, and confidence in presenting their work.
- Accessible & Inclusive: Programs are available online and in-person, welcoming learners of all backgrounds.
Why Choose J&S Mentoring Network Science Research Mentoring?
Who can join?
- High school & undergraduate students interested in STEM and Medicine
- New scientists or early-career professionals
How You’ll Benefit
- Gain real research experience, presentation skills for science fairs and conferences and publishable work in a professional journal
- Sharpen research career skills through workshops and mentorship
Pricing
One-on-one Science Research Mentoring
$3,750
12 sessions which include guidance in drafting and writing a publication-ready research manuscript and a research poster to present at a renowned conference or science fair anywhere in the country.
- Publication-ready research manuscript to submit in a University of Massachusetts Amherst Journal
- Research papers are peer reviewed by experts in the field and either accepted or rejected for publication.
- Research Poster presentation for a conference or science fair
Small Class Cohort Science Research Mentoring
$3,100
up to 10 students. 12 sessions includes guidance in drafting and writing a publication-ready manuscript and a research poster to present at a renowned conference or science fair anywhere in the country.
- Publication-ready research manuscript to submit in a University of Massachusetts Amherst Journal
- Research papers are peer reviewed by experts in the field and either accepted or rejected for publication.
- Research Poster presentation for a conference or science fair
Research Publication
Submitting Completed Research Manuscript in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journal
FREE, $0.00. Research papers are peer reviewed by experts in the field and either accepted or rejected for publication.