Advanced Research Duo Track
Pair up with top-tier university faculty for a 10-week intensive research experience.
Drive Innovation in a “Power Duo”
Elevate your research from fundamental theory to professional conference presentations and/or manuscript development. Our highly selective Advanced Research Duo Track pairs you and one peer with a distinguished university professor. Together, you will tackle complex problems in high-growth STEM and business fields.
2:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10
Weeks of Intensive Research
Program Outcomes
- Data Mastery: Collect and prepare professional-grade datasets for analysis.
- Academic Deliverable: Completion of a high-quality Research Report or Academic Poster ready for competition or university portfolio submission.
- Future Submission Roadmap: Guidance on targeting professional conferences or youth research journals.
- Faculty Reference: Opportunity for a letter of recommendation based on performance
- Official Certificate: Certificate of completion from NC State’s Global Training Initiative.
Program Information Sessions
July 27 and August 13 at 8 PM (Eastern Time)
Zoom ID: 8246667307
Password: 2026SUM
Choose Your Area of Inquiry
- AI for Health Research Track
- Fungal Biology and Genomics Track
- AI for Business, Media & Digital Society Lab
- CIS, Business Data Analytics & Responsible AI Applications
- Making Aircraft Structures Lighter & Stronger
Your Research Schedule
| Week | Phase | What You Will Accomplish |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | Topic Convergence | Lock in your final, high-impact research question with your mentor. |
| Week 3 | Literature Review | Build a comprehensive annotated bibliography to ground your study. |
| Week 4 | Methodology | Design your experimental framework and data collection strategy. |
| Weeks 5-6 | Data Collection | Collect and prepare professional-grade datasets for analysis. |
| Week 7 | Analysis | Transform data into clarity. Draft your figures, charts and core findings. |
| Week 8 | Drafting | Write your first complete manuscript draft. |
| Week 9 | Faculty Review | Receive rigorous, constructive peer and mentor critique. |
| Week 10 | Finalization | Finalize your paper and establish your future journal submission plan. |
Ready to Join?
- Weekly Commitment
- 1 Hour: Live synchronous Research Coaching via Zoom with your Faculty Mentor
- 5–10 Hours: Independent research, data collection/preparation, and manuscript drafting
- Admission Requirements
- Grade 11 and above (high school juniors and seniors)
- Official academic transcript
- Previous research experience: proof of fundamental training or prior academic report/poster
- Selection Interview: Mandatory technical interview with the faculty mentor
- English Proficiency (international applicants): TOEFL iBT 85 or TOEFL 4.5; IELTS 6.5; Duolingo 100
Contact Us
For more information, please reach out to one or both of the following GTI staff members:
LW
MW
