Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026-2027 for High School Students
Brief Description
The Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026-2027 is an 8-week scientific research incubator and engineering program designed for high school students globally. Running from November 15, 2026, to January 15, 2027, this high school STEM fellowship provides direct mentorship from Regeneron ISEF winners and International Olympiad medalists. Participation is completely free with zero tuition or application fees. Participants choose between an in-person track in Baku, Azerbaijan, or an international online pathway featuring virtual mentorship and a live online defense. You will develop tangible projects and author comprehensive research manuscripts across five dedicated tracks: Computer Science and AI, Mathematics, Engineering and Physics, Biology and Chemistry, and Hardware and Robotics. The top 10 projects earn publication in the peer-reviewed Wave Journal, and top performers receive formal recommendation letters from university professors.
Name of Host Institution
Wave Winter Research Fellowship
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to motivated high school students in Azerbaijan (Pathway 1, In-Person Track) and international students worldwide (Pathway 2, Online Mentorship & Defense Track).
- Covers five academic divisions: Mathematics, Computer Science & AI, Engineering & Physics, Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry), and Hardware & Robotics.
- Solo applicants are accepted and matched with teammates during the first week.
- International students can apply independently or choose to be matched with an Azerbaijani co-author to defend in person in Baku.
Duration
8 weeks (November 15, 2026, January 15, 2027)
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan (In-Person Pathway) or Worldwide Online (International Pathway)
Benefits
- 100% free participation with no application or tuition fees.
- Direct guidance from Regeneron ISEF winners and International Olympiad medalists.
- Top 10 finalized projects are published in the peer-reviewed Wave Journal.
- Top-performing participants receive formal Professor Recommendation Letters for university and lab applications.
- International online participants passing the oral defense gain eligibility for university professor recommendation letters and compete for top publication slots.
Deadline
November 13, 2026


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