Aiyyo · Vol. I · MMXXVI · in partnership with Lumiere · Polygence · Rise

India's Top 18 Under 18 Research Minds

Open to students across Grades 9 to 12 in India, it is built for students who are curious enough to ask bigger questions and ambitious enough to pursue them seriously. Through this initiative, selected students get the opportunity to interview with leading global research mentorship organizations and potentially work alongside PhD students from Oxbridge, Ivy League, and other globally top ranked universities.

Because strong student profiles are built on depth, not just achievements.

How it works

From application to the final eighteen.

  1. 01
    Register
    Fill out the registration form to express your interest in Top 18 Under 18.
  2. 02
    Research Questionnaire
    Our team will reach out with a short questionnaire to understand your inspiration, aim, and areas of curiosity.
  3. 03
    Cohort Selection
    Selected students are placed into cohorts and matched with one of our partner research organizations.
  4. 04
    Interview Round
    Students interview with their assigned organization to discuss their ideas, thinking process, and research potential.
  5. 05
    The Top 18
    One student from each cohort receives a 100% scholarship for research mentorship, while additional students may receive partial scholarships or invitations to join the program. The final selected students are recognized on our website as India's Top 18 Under 18 Research Minds, with a Letter of Recommendation from Aiyyo.

Registration opens soon.

Entries for India's Top 18 Under 18 Research Minds are not open just yet. We are putting the final touches on this year's programme.

Want to be first to know when it goes live? Write to contact@aiyyo.in and we'll let you know the moment registration opens.

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Registration received.

Thank you for registering for India's Top 18 Under 18 Research Minds. A confirmation email is on its way to your inbox.

The next step is the Research Questionnaire, linked in your email. If anything needs to change, write to contact@aiyyo.in with your reference number.

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