Tau Mu Lambda's High School Research Program offers high school students opportunities in STEM and science research under the guidance of university researchers. For more than 15 years, TMLHSRP has provided selected research-oriented high school students the opportunity to work with researchers during the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
How to Apply
Students must submit an online application at this link: https://taumulambda.com/research
Admission is competitive, based on academic performance and potential to succeed in research.
The Research Scholars Program helps students:
1. Write and publish an original research paper
2. Present and place at a research symposium
3. Build a relationship with a university research lab to aid in college admissions
Program Overview:
Each participant is carefully matched with a graduate Research Advisor based on shared STEM interests. Together, they work on a focused research project that may span areas such as biology, neuroscience, chemistry chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.
Research Advisors are hold advanced degrees in fields of STEM and are active members of a Top 50 university lab, with a passion for mentoring and guiding young scientists.
Students in the research program meet with their Research Advisor weekly for one hour at a time that fits the students schedule. During this time, the Research Advisor will collaborate with and guide the student to achieve their research milestone.
At the end of the program, students will have authored at 15+ page research paper answering their research question. The student will work with their research advisor to submit their paper for publication and for competition at symposiums.
Program Format:
The Research Program happens at three times each year:
1. Spring: 12-weeks starting February 17th, March 24th or April 17th
2. Summer: 12 weeks starting May 17th, June 17th, or July 17th
3. Fall: 12 weeks starting August 17th, September 17, October 17, or November 17th
Students should expect to spend 2 hours per week on their project during the school year, or 2-5 hours per week on their project during the summer.
Tuition and Fees:
A tuition fee of $2,985 is required for participation in this virtual program. A $100 refundable deposit due upon acceptance. Tuition is not due until after the student has met their Research Advisor and begun working on their project.
