About the Ewgis Research Institute

The Ewgis Research Institute aims to address socioeconomic disparities in access to scientific research opportunities, and it reflects Girls in STEM's commitment to advancing excellence in STEM fields while encouraging close collaboration between professionals and student researchers. In 2021, 127 students have been awarded scholarships to conduct faculty-mentored research. They also receive one-on-one mentoring from professors, postdoctoral researchers, or PhD candidates who are familiar with the student's research area. During the program, participants will meet with their mentor at least four times, or once per week. Participants will unite with their mentor on a research project and write a formal scientific research paper.

In addition to scholarships and mentorship, ERI provides access to training and opportunities to develop skills, as well as workshops, panel discussions, social events, and other activities. The summer comes to a close with the Closing Conference Session, where students present their research progress. At the end of the program, students are awarded an Ewgis Scholar certificate. Their papers will be reviewed and considered for publication in the Ewgis Annual Journal.

The end result is an intensive interdisciplinary community of high school students committed to scientific excellence, as well as a summer of innovative study at the highest level.

Questions should be delivered to [email protected].

Benefits

For high school students, rising high school freshmen to rising college freshmen: The program provides an opportunity to carry out your own mentored research project over the summer.
- Network with mentors from prestigious universities
- Get your research published
- Free and accessible
For graduate and postdoctoral mentor participants: The program offers the opportunity to mentor a young scholar and share your individual path journeys and experiences. We consider this to be an opportunity to promote a more sustainable and equitable future.

Post-Ewgis Activities

Mentees are invited to serve as Alumni Ambassadors by undertaking publicity and outreach efforts.
Mentors are invited to serve as Community Ambassadors to represent us in their cities and campuses.
We ask that you also acknowledge Girls in STEM and the Ewgis Research Institute support in any report, publication, or testimonial provided to any department, program or outside entity that makes reference to this organization through your paper.