Apply to Ardent Research

The next Research Cohort is Spring 2027 — apply by February 20, 2027, starting March 20, 2027.

If you would rather begin sooner, One-on-One Research starts at any time of year, at the same tuition. You can apply for it today.

Ardent Research is for students attending school in the United States, or who will be attending a U.S. school in 2027–28. The science fairs our scholars compete in are held in the U.S. and require a U.S. school affiliation.

The application includes a short essay about interests and motivation.

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An aisle of the exhibit hall at the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair, project boards on both sides under category signs for zoology and microbiology.
The exhibit hall at OCSEF, waiting for judges. Your student’s project could be one of them.
A full hall at the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony, trophies lined up on the stage.
The awards ceremony at the same fair, with the trophies on the stage.