We help you
- Integrate research into your teaching and advising practice
- Position your students for long-term success
- Keep a tab on your students’ intellectual growth
Help them connect with an expert mentor online. Develop a college-level research project. Showcase their work through a publication, conference presentation or creative piece.
Apply nowThe next round of summer applications are due by March 15, 2021.
Our next application deadline is March 15, 2021.
Students who apply by this date have a higher chance of getting matched with their preferred mentors, as March-July is our peak application season.
Middle East History, U.S. History, Memory Studies, Life Writing, Nationalism, Representation and Cultural Studies, Public History
My mentor expertly mixed in-depth topic knowledge with friendliness and openness to make the Polygence experience simultaneously exciting and manageable.
Academic and professional success in the 21st century requires autonomy, continual learning, and perseverance in the face of struggle. Polygence allows any student anywhere in the world to flex these muscles by engaging in rigorous independent research projects. That’s a win for students and a win for the future of education.James Kim, Former Assistant Director, Yale Undergraduate Admission
High school students who have an impressive personal project they are working on independently often impress colleges, because their commitment to a successful solo endeavor conveys initiative, self-discipline and originality.US News and World Report
Polygence is a selective online research academy dedicated to democratizing access to research opportunities for high school students. Whether you are interested in quantitative biology, fashion history or privacy law, Polygence mentors will help you explore your area of interest.