Armenian RISE Foundation
The Armenian Research Internship for Student Enrichment (RISE) Foundation is dedicated to linking qualified and passionate Armenian high school students with professors from top university setting to undergo laboratory research. Our cost-free competitive program offers hands-on research experience and mentorship from some of the best professors at top university settings. Click the link below to head to our non-profit organization website and start working on research projects that make a difference in the world and enhance your college applications.
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2024 Program Details
Application Opens: June 01, 2024
Application Deadline: July 01, 2024 Interview Notifications: Rolling Basis
Result Release Date: July 20, 2024
Program Start Dates: August 01, 2024
Program End Date: December 01, 2024
Determine Your Eligibility
1. Are you a rising high school senior (currently a junior)?2. Do you live in Los Angeles and attend a public high school in the Los Angeles, Lynwood, Compton, or Inglewood Unified School Districts (including charter schools)?3. Are you able to commit at least 15 hours per week for six weeks to a research project at USC, plus two field trips and weekly seminars?4. Have you been vaccinated for Measles and Covid-19 (2 doses)?If yes to all of these, you are eligible to apply!
Lab Research Opportunity
The Young Armenian Researchers Program is dedicated to serving the Armenian community by providing high school students with unique research opportunities. Through mentored research experiences, the Young Armenian Researchers Program aims to equip Armenian students with research skills and experience in various fields, including STEM, business, history, as well as encourage our students to attend college.
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Each student will be paired with their own graduate mentor to complete a research project in the mentor’s specialty. At the end of the program, participants will receive certifications from the program and are eligible to receive a recommendation from their mentors.