From curiosity to real research

guided by Ph.D. innovators at the frontier.

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Hands-on research training for high-school students, taught by publishing scientists and accelerated with modern AI. Accredited by ACS WASC, with programs across engineering, the sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

Student full papers published in IEEE conference proceedings (available in IEEE Xplore).

Apply early for priority review—seats are capped by mentor capacity. The 12‑Week runs one cohort per term; Bootcamp sessions fill quickly.

Why a research paper matters

Top schools invite research.

MIT, Yale, and Caltech let you submit a research paper with your application. Caltech even notes that a paper or publication is strongly preferred when possible.

Admission officers reward real scholarship.

At places like Harvard, the highest academic rating recognizes original scholarship. A well‑done paper signals originality, depth, persistence, and clear thinking—the exact qualities readers look for.

Where it helps across the application

Personal statement & “Why this major” essays: tell the story of your question, obstacles, and breakthroughs.
Activities & resume: show research roles, methods, tools, and results (poster/talk/publication lines).
Recommendations: give teachers a concrete project to reference.
Interviews & portfolios: speak clearly about what you did and what you proved.
(When offered) Research supplements: attach your paper or summary.
List published papers as your academic awards/honors.

A strong, authentic research paper is a standout asset in a holistic review.

OUR EARLY RESULTS

All students in our first, very small group were admitted to a top university or a very selective engineering program.

Selective engineering programs:

University of California, Berkeley — Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Carnegie Mellon University — Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology — Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Electrical Engineering
Purdue University—West Lafayette — Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin — Electrical Engineering

Why this matters:

Different majors have different difficulty. Programs like Berkeley EECS and Carnegie Mellon Computer Science are extremely competitive.

Small pilot group; admissions are holistic and vary by student.

Choose your path?

Enroll in Bootcamp (1 Week) • Apply to the Research Lab (12 Weeks)

WHY INTEGEM

Where curiosity meets credibility

Most programs pair one advisor with a student and leave long gaps between calls. We don’t.Your Team of Mentors: a Domain Expert (direction), a Methods Scientist (study design & analysis), a Publications Editor (writing & visuals), and your Research Instructor (weekly guide). The Research Instructor turns expert guidance into clear weekly steps, checks the work, and preps you for each expert meeting—so time with experts goes to ideas and decisions, not catch‑up.

What families Love:

Real process, step by step: frame → gather evidence → test → refine → communicate.
Weekly accountability: someone actually checks the work.
Tangible outputs: Bootcamp → credible research proposal • 12 Weeks → polished research paper with publication support.

How we make expert mentoring work for high‑school students

Your Research Instructor makes the hard parts doable between expert meetings:

Translate

Expert goals into simple weekly steps.

Plan

A clear Next-Step Checklist with examples and time estimates.

Pre-check

Your work before expert sessions; fix small issues fast.

Pre-brief

The expert (what’s done, what’s next, any blockers).

Follow-up

with a recap and an updated plan after each session.

For students

You always know what to do next.

For parents

Someone is actually checking the work each week.

For mentors

Time goes to ideas and decisions, not logistics.

Programs at a glance

Bootcamp — 1 Week

Time

2–3 hours/day × 5 (rolling starts).

Finish with

A credible Frontier Proposal Abstract (200–300 words) stating the problem, the gap/why now, your approach, the impact, and next steps.

Quality checkpoints

Day 3: Draft abstract + baseline evidence
Day 4: Slides + notes.

With a Research Instructor

daily check‑ins; work pre‑checked before expert review.

Bootcamp advantage

If you graduate and are admitted to the 12‑Week, 100% of Bootcamp tuition is credited to your 12‑Week tuition.
Priority Admission in a 12‑Week cohort
Priority merit‑scholarship for top students

Sessions fill fast. Register early to secure your spot

Frontier Research & Publication Intensive — 12 Weeks

Format

Weekly working session + short evidence‑of‑progress uploads.

You will finish with

an 8–20 page, field‑appropriate Research Paper (format depends on field) — ready for your application and, when appropriate, submission to selective journals or conferences.

Publication pathway (included)

We help you prepare and submit to selective high‑school or undergraduate journals and—when the work warrants it—to peer‑reviewed conferences (e.g., IEEE field venues). Support includes up to three submission rounds (venue fit, formatting, cover letter, response‑to‑review).

Mentor team

Domain Expert • Methods Scientist • Publications Editor • Research Instructor Entry: Apply directly (selective) or Fast‑Track if you graduated Bootcamp (you skip basic onboarding and start further along).

Tuition

$9,900 USD before scholarships and credits.

Application fee

$20 (not waivable). Fee is credited to tuition upon enrollment.

Program comparison

	The Startup Bootcamp (1-Week)	The Entrepreneur Program (5-Week)
How To Join	Register Directly (Checkout):	Apply (Or Fast-Track If You Finished Bootcamp):
Time	2–3 Hrs/Day × 5:	Weekly Sessions + Progress Uploads:
Main Outcome	Frontier Proposal Abstract:	Research Paper (8–20 Pages) + Publication Pathway:
Money & Time	Try Research Fast; If You Graduate & Are Admitted To 12-Week, 100% Tuition Credited:	Bootcamp Grads Skip Overlapping Content; Time And Money Carry Forward:
Admission	Open Enrollment:	Selective, With Priority Review For Bootcamp Grads:
Scholarships	None:	Merit + Need (Bootcamp Grads Get Priority Merit Review):
Fees	Shown At Checkout:	$20 Application Fee (Not Waivable; Credited To Tuition Upon Enrollment) • Tuition $9,900 USD:

Scholarships & Aid for Frontier Research & Publication Intensive Program

Merit‑Based

Performance‑driven awards; priority review for Bootcamp graduates.

Note

Scholarships are for the 12‑Week Intensive only; the 1‑Week Bootcamp does not offer scholarships.

Quality & accountability

Weekly rhythm

Research Instructor pre‑check → expert session → recap → next‑step plan.

Progress signals

Green (on track) • Yellow (fix in 72 hours) • Red (intervention + parent update).

Editorial check

The Publications Editor verifies clarity, structure, and honest claims.

Cohorts & dates

12‑Week Frontier Intensive

Applications now open.

Bootcamp (1 Week)

Rolling starts — limited seats each session.

to lock in your mentor team and preferred dates.

Start with Bootcamp to try research now—or apply straight to the 12‑Week to go deep. Either way, your progress, time, and money carry forward.

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