Wave Winter Research Fellowship — Free Online Research Incubator for Ages 14–22
14–18 yrs · free · 15 November 2026 · onlineFree 8-week online program for secondary school students (grades 9–12) and undergraduate students (ages 14–22) to develop their own research projects in mathematics, computer science and AI, engineering and physics, natural sciences, or robotics. Mentors are Regeneron ISEF finalists and international olympiad winners. Participants from around the world complete the program and present online; the top 10 projects are published in Wave Journal.
- Age
- 14–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Apply by
- 20 November 2026
- When
- 15 November 2026
- Format
- Online
- Where
- Online
- From Ukraine?
- Yes, children living in Ukraine can apply. Онлайн-трек для міжнародних учасників з усього світу
- Organiser
- Wave Research
How it works
- 15 November 2026 — start of the first cohort
- by 28 November — one-page project plan
- 29 November – 19 December — midterm review
- by 27 December — practical work and article
- 9 January 2027 — online presentation: 5 minutes to present and 3 minutes for jury questions
- 15 January 2027 — top 10 projects for Wave Journal, recommendation letters, and awards
Research areas
- Mathematics
- Computer Science and AI
- Engineering and Physics
- Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry)
- Hardware and Robotics
Who can participate
Secondary school students (grades 9–12) and undergraduate students ages 14–22. International participants take the online track (Pathway 2); in-person track in Baku for students from Azerbaijan.
How to apply
English application form for international participants is available on the organizer's website. Main deadline — 15 November 2026; late applications accepted until 20 November 2026.