Research Scholars receive ongoing research, publication, university and career support after the summer Fellowship. The 2027 FAQ does not give an exact start date; the previously listed August 18, 2027 date remains unverified. It plans approximately 15 Scholars, subject to change, and $75,000 in scholarships: three top projects receive $10,000, with other awardees receiving $2,000–$5,000. The Scholars page instead describes a $75,000 pool for approximately 20 Fellows; the intended awardee count differs. Scholarship funds support education and personal development. The current FAQ describes flexible ongoing support without a fixed ten-hour Scholars commitment.
Applications checked November 4, 2026: The official 2027 FAQ confirms one initial application: early-bird November 15, 2026, priority December 15, 2026 and final January 4, 2027. All deadlines are the end of the day in the applicant’s home time zone. These dates concern entry to the Foundations-to-Fellows-to-Scholars pathway; progression to later stages is selective. Foundations results are planned for mid-January and Fellowship acceptance by the first week of May, without exact result days. A later cycle is unannounced.
Eligibility is assessed at the June 2027 Fellowship start: ages 14–20 and not yet in university. The application and programmes are free and fully online; applicants can participate regardless of location. Scholarship payments have separate provider-stated restrictions for those currently in China, Iran, Russia and additional unspecified locations. These do not exclude applicants from programme participation. Project grants and later-stage awards have their own selection and funding terms.