Horizon Academic Research Program 2026
by Horizon Academic
A selective online research platform that pairs motivated high school students with professors and PhD-level scholars to design and execute a college-level, 20–25 page independent research paper.
Eligibility: Open worldwide to high school students (Grades 9–12) maintaining an unweighted GPA of 3.67 or higher who demonstrate strong analytical abilities and research motivation.
Cost: Tuition is $6,450 for the program. Up to 100% need-based financial aid is available for qualifying students whose families earn under $75,000 USD.
Benefits: Direct mentorship (via 4–6 student Professor Seminars or 1-on-1 PhD Labs), university-level grading rubric and feedback, a certificate of completion, potential for letters of recommendation, and a completed 20-page academic thesis suitable for publication journals + Mentorship & Portfolio
Location: Online
Duration: 10 to 16 weeks (typically requiring 8 to 10 hours of commitment per week)
Deadline: 22/06/2026
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