What levels of students are eligible to apply to the research program?
Students who are enrolled in grade 10 to those who have completed high school but not enrolled in any university are welcome to apply.
What will be the duration of the program?
The program will last for ten weeks. Usually the application form is released in Mid-January. The program will commence in Mid-February this year and run until the beginning of May.
How many students will be selected this year?
There is no exact number of students to be accepted. Each team will consist of 4-5 participants according to the needs of the projects. So, a cohort of 20 students can be expected.
What are the fields of research included in this year's program?
There are altogether five fields this year: Physics, Computer Science, Gender Economics, Biology and English Literature.
On what basis are the participants selected? Is there a rigid criteria?
We do not have any rigid set of criteria to select our cohort. We select the participants taking their backgrounds and their fit into the project into account. We review your application holistically. So, don’t worry if you do not have outstanding grades, craft the rest of the application (essays/videos) to the best of your ability.
What can the participants expect from SRCN?
Beginners in research paper writing can get to learn on paper writing, and research methodologies from the mentors. Computer Science students can expect to create a project that serves human use. Apart from that, guidance on US college applications and general career advice will also be provided.
How much time are the participants expected to commit weekly?
Time commitment of 10 hours per week is expected from the participants.
How are the participants assigned to the team/project?
The selected candidates will be assigned to the teams on the account of the set of interests they show in the application and the skills they present.
What if the applicants do not have access to their transcripts?
Considering the ongoing Covid pandemic, we understand that not all schools provide transcripts on time. In this case, please provide any latest marksheet available to you. Please note that the transcripts are asked only to verify your educational institutions and educational level. Should you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out at contact@srcnepal.com or use the contact form at the bottom of this site.