Curious Cardinals matches kids aged 8-18 with inspiring university mentors from top schools to:
What most students do...
Your child can build:
Publish research in a peer review journal
Jack published original research comparing efficiency rates of negative emissions technologies, from point-source capture to direct air capture, in a peer-reviewed journal and presented his findings at a national climate conference.
Secure a research internship / lab position
Josh’s research that used a machine learning algorithm to analyze Alzheimer's disease progression patterns caught the attention of Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, helping him secure a summer lab position.
Present a poster at a science conference
Malek presented his innovative soft robotics research—exploring new actuation methods inspired by origami structures—at Stanford’s Aeronautics & Astronautics Research Conference, gaining recognition from leading experts in engineering.
Colleges and future employers seek original thinkers who create meaningful knowledge and demonstrate intellectual initiative.
Discover a Research Path
From Curiosity to Creator.
We help your child turn their passions into meaningful projects that showcase their unique talents. Our mentors guide them to:
Identify research gaps they’re genuinely excited to explore
Navigate scholarly database and analyze complex papers
Use professional research tools for data collection
Develop clear, impactful research questions that stand out
Do Research Worth Publishing
From Initial Draft to Polished Publication.
Your child learns the exact process for creating research that gets noticed:
Structure clear, compelling arguments
Present data and findings like a professional
Meet rigorous publication standards
Make real impact
From Project to Academic Recognition.
Your child's venture becomes a real achievement that opens doors:
Submit work to academic journals
Present at research conferences
Connect with experts in their field
Open doors to prestigious research opportunities
Go Beyond Research
Not every breakthrough starts with a research paper. Whether your child dreams of launching a non-profit, hosting a podcast, or building an app — we help turn their interests into tangible achievements that stand out.
Our mentors are Olympians, Rhodes scholars, class presidents, team captains, award winners, and fellowship recipients.
With 650+ mentors from the world’s top schools on our roster, we will match your child with an inspiring role model who has been in their shoes and can pave a path to follow.
Mentor capacity is limited. Fill out the booking form so we know you’re interested.
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