Indigo ResearchReviews of indigoresearch.org

The Indigo Research Programme and the IRIS scholarship taught me about the world of research and genetics in such a unique, enriching, and educational way that I ended up confirming my passion for genetics and neuroscience. From every class I took with Dr. Shaye to the completion of my research, I felt supported by each of my peers and Indigo. It is an experience I would recommend to any secondary school student, as it helps you grow academically and discover the incredible world of research.

The IRIS program was a super enjoyable experience! The mix of research rigor and the exciting connections you make along the way made it feel more like an adventure than a course. I was able to learn a lot about the construction of a research paper, and I am grateful for the mental endurance I was able to develop throughout the program. The relationships I built with my professor, TA, and peers are the most important aspects I'll remember. Their support can boost your paper to a new level and give new insights.

The Indigo Research Program was a great academic experience for me. The program came with a perfect mix of framework and freedom that enabled me to delve into advanced subjects and at the same time, work on my research persona. The mentoring that was given to me was very considerate and interactive, always encouraging me to improve my logic and express it in a clearer way. All the processes, from thinking of the idea to sending the final paper, were tales of learning which made my curiosity and academic confidence grow deeper. It’s the kind of program that makes you feel supported during your journey while, at the same time, challenges you just enough to ensure your growth.

Indigo's Research programme was pivotal in shaping my academic journey. Firstly, the IRIS Next Gen scholarship gave me the chance to access this opportunity in the first place -- something I am very grateful for since research opportunities are not affordable to all high school students. Completing the research programme itself equipped me with many transferrable and subject-specific skills beyond my high school curriculum. Learning how to use JAMOVI and JASP to conduct data analysis opened my eyes to the mathematical accuracy of quantitative research in Psychology. However, the experience that I cherished the most was cultivating a connection with my professor, Dr Clark. Learning firsthand from a university level professor challenged me to widen my academic horizons and also undertake harder research tasks such as reading full length papers and conducting my own empirical study. At first, the experience felt slightly intimidating but just after 8 weeks, I had written my first 20+ page research paper with original insights! I believe that conducting research in high school will give me a strategic advantage in scouting research opportunities as an undergraduate student. Conducting my own empirical research through the Indigo programme was so thrilling that I have now decided to specialise in Research Psychology at University. Thank you Indigo!

Supportive mentors, good structure, and informative. Very much enjoyed this from start to end, highly recommend!

I participated in IRIS summer program. And I am an IRIS NextGen scholar - I won a scholarship that covers all tuition of program. I want to write this review because IRIS was a truly really life-changing experience. I am from a developing country, and my parents are not very rich; we couldn’t afford programs like that. But thanks to this scholarship program, I finally made my old dream about writing research and being some kind of real scientist come true. The program was really helpful in this path. I received a lot of feedback from my professor and TA, who are actual scientists. I got an opportunity to discuss my thoughts with them! Also, all of my fellow peers were so ambitious and determined students — they all inspired me throughout this summer program. I eventually sent my work to several high school journals, and it wouldn’t have been possible without that program. So thank you so much for this opportunity and for this program!

I joined Indigo to do real research, and it delivered. The first two weeks of engineering sessions gave me a strong base before I even touched my project. The weekly assignments taught me how to read papers properly and extract what actually matters. Sessions also built a clear research structure—how to write each section of a paper step by step—so writing felt doable, not overwhelming. I loved the breakout rooms: they were practical and I always left with one concrete next step. The community was supportive and kept me motivated. Importantly, Indigo also helps you submit to multiple journals (including IJHSR) and gives you chances to present your work—that turned my project into my first empirical paper. Overall, Indigo combines expert-led teaching with hands-on guidance. If you want a serious, supportive path from idea to publication, this is it.

I really liked the sessions and support I got during them. My preferred way of learning is through discussion and because of that, I was able to grasp a lot of the concepts being taught. I also really benefitted from the one on one sessions as I was able to get personalized feedback.