ScholarX Program
ScholarX
Join the next generation of young researchers!
ScholarX is a guided 1:1 research and publication mentorship designed for high school students interested in conducting original research across disciplines. Students work closely with expert mentors to develop a research question, build and evaluate an AI model, write a scholarly manuscript, and prepare submissions to selective high school and academic journals.
Please note: This mentorship is directly with Dr. Vinitha Subbhuraam, a top 1% computer science researcher, applied AI scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in translating AI research into real-world products. Due to her busy schedule, she accepts only up to 10 students at a time. Apply early to secure your interview and admission.
Program Information
Prerequisities
High school and college students
Students with a strong interest in building AI models to solve a real-world problem and publishing in an academic journal
Ideal for those preparing for college applications, internships, science fairs, hackathons, etc.
Decent grasp of Python required
Format & Outcome
Format: Up to 24 hours of 1:1 mentorship delivered over a six to eight month period.
Outcome: Research foundations (including hypothesis formulation, literature reviews, and manuscript writing), AI model development and evaluation, guidance to research paper submission, digital certificate of completion.
Schedule & Fees
Upcoming Start Date: January 3, 2026
Price: $600 per month for four 1-hr sessions. Up to 1 unused session per month can roll over to the following month. Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice. If the program is canceled, future payments will not be billed; the current month is non-refundable.
ScholarX Curriculum Plan
Month 1
Research Topic Exploration & AI Learning
Formulate the research question and conduct a literature review.
Assess project feasibility and available resources.
Upskill in AI foundational knowledge.
Begin dataset collection, if applicable.
Months 2-3
AI Model Development & Evaluation
Build and test the AI model.
Troubleshoot code and refine model performance.
Months 4 -6
Manuscript Preparation & Submission
Draft and review the research paper.
Finalize the manuscript.
Submit to selective high school and academic journals (up to three submission cycles supported).
Note: Students can conduct research in nearly any academic field, ranging from Healthcare/Pre-Med, Business/Finance, Computer Science/Robotics, Psychology/Neuroscience, Environmental Science & Sustainability, Political Science & Law, Education, Art, Media, Communication, Sports Science, Agriculture/ Food Systems. The only requirement is that the research question involves AI-powered innovation.
Ongoing Student Research Topics
Finance
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Automated Invoice Tracking in Small and Medium Businesses
Healthcare
An Accessible, Low-Cost Dyslexia Detection Algorithm Using Webcam-Based Behavioral Data
Healthcare
Designing an AI-Guided Virtual Speech Practice Companion for Children
If you are interested in a small-group, mentor-led AI innovation program, check out our InnovateX program!
If you are in middle school and curious about AI, join our waitlist for the Middle School Program, launching early 2026!
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