Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026-2027
Brief Description
The
Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026-2027 is an intensive 8-week
scientific research and engineering incubator designed for motivated
high school students worldwide. Guided directly by Regeneron ISEF winners and International Olympiad medalists, this program helps you build tangible projects and write full research manuscripts without any financial barrier, featuring a
$0 application fee and $0 tuition. Whether you choose the International Online Pathway or the in-person incubator in
Baku, Azerbaijan, you’ll gain hands-on experience across five core
STEM tracks and earn formal recommendation letters for your university applications.
Name of Host Institution
Wave Winter Research Fellowship (guided by Regeneron ISEF winners and International Olympiad medalists)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to motivated high school students in Azerbaijan (Pathway 1, In-Person Track) and international students worldwide (Pathway 2, Online Mentorship & Defense Track).
- Applicants must select from five core divisions: Mathematics, Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physics, Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry), and Hardware & Robotics.
- Solo applicants without a team are welcome, as you’ll be matched with teammates during Week 1 of the incubator.
- International students may opt to be matched with a student from Azerbaijan so your joint team can present in person at the Baku Final Exhibition.
Program Dates and Tracks
The fellowship runs from
November 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027. You can participate via the International Online Pathway, featuring virtual mentorship and a live online defense on
January 9, or join the in-person incubator in Baku. Projects span five ISEF-aligned tracks, and the Top 10 finalized projects earn publication in the peer-reviewed
Wave Journal.
Deadline
Applications close on
November 13, 2026.
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Q: Is there any cost to apply or participate in the fellowship?
No, participation is completely free with a $0 application fee and $0 tuition for both pathways.
Q: Can international students participate without traveling to Azerbaijan?
Yes, international students can complete the program entirely through the International Online Pathway, which includes virtual mentorship and an online oral defense.
Q: What are the benefits for top-performing participants?
The Top 10 finalized projects are published in the peer-reviewed Wave Journal, and top performers receive formal Professor Recommendation Letters for university and lab applications.
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