ABOUT
What is Veritas Youth
Founded by a Harvard doctorate, Veritas Youth is dedicated to providing high school students with genuine research experiences. We firmly believe that high schoolers are capable of changing the world by engaging in cutting-edge research.
Our program assigns students to immersive research projects led by scholars from top universities for an entire year. Participants will develop a solid research foundation, including skills in literature review, academic writing, and peer review.
The high school graduates who were in the research and mentoring program for two to four years have published research outcomes in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and are high-performing students in prestigious universities.
BENEFITS
Why Veritas Youth
Mentorship
Connect with experienced mentors, including professors from top universities. Learn through hands-on experience
Research 101
Develop a solid foundation in research, including training in literature review, data cleaning, scientific writing, and peer review
Leadership
Each student will engage in a three-step progression, in observing, participating in, and leading team work
Impact
Contribute to cutting-edge research on important and urgent topics and make a real-world impact
Immersive
Research
Year-long and multi-year opportunities to engage in the full cycle of research
PROCESS
How Does it works?
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Free Consultation
Signal your interest by fill out the form in a minute
and we will reach out to schedule a one-hour meeting
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Application
We are aiming for 9-12th grade students, with a priority for 9th and 10th graders, expecting participation for 2-3 years.
Initial application Package:
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Application form
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Resume
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Transcript
Applicants will be invited to the sequential submission:
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Personal Statement
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Two Letters of Recommendation
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Enrollment &
Orientation
We will notify you about your application outcomes in the competitive program. We will commence a series of orientation events, including Research 101 training, at the beginning of the program.
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Year-long Research
Our one-year program begins in the summer to kickstart the research process. Professors will assign students to their ongoing research projects, allowing them to shadow and receive work assignments throughout the year. The time commitment is 5 hours per week during the school year and 15 hours per week in the summer.
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Deliverables and More
Deliverables include oral presentations, conference posters, scientific papers, or public tools, etc.
FAQ
You're probably
wondering...
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Can I start at any time of the year?Currently, our program runs on a school year schedule, with everyone starting in the summer or winter. We will keep you posted if more projects become available in the future.
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How much time do I needed each week?Based on different professors schedules may varies, but usually: 5 hours/week during school year: - 1 hour mentor student meeting - 1 hour learning - 1 hour peer meeting/co-working - 2 hours independent work 15 hours/ week during summer: - 3 hour mentor student meeting - 3 hour learning - 3 hour peer meeting/co-working - 6 hours independent work
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Do I need to pay for this?No. You don't need to pay for this program. This program is run by a501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization called East West Alliance For Education And Health. Welcome to help our program by donation.
