What's includes in the Researcher Program?
The Researcher Program will challenge you to complete a full research project using secondary data.
You'll formulate a question, choose methods, find sources, test your hypothesis, and analyze evidence, all with the support of your CRI mentor.
Your mentor will assess your final paper.
Duration: 16-25 weeks
01
Research Foundations
6 hours
You'll learn about research basics and research methods via an online learning module with lectures and assignments
02
Lecture Module
5 hours
You'll meet your mentor one-on-one to explore and learn more about the topic of your research interest
03
Research Module
15 hours
You'll finalize your research paper/project topic and meet with your mentor one-on-one to complete your project
04
Writing and Publication Support Module
You'll have two rounds of formatting and editing support, plus unique access to a publishing guidebook and a webinar
Learn Valuable Life-Long Skills
The analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills that you develop through Crimson Research Institute will give you a fantastic head start for your life at college and beyond
Mentorship from Leading Minds
Our mentors—top PhD and faculty researchers at great U.S. and UK universities—are at the cutting edge of their fields. These leading minds will guide you through the program
Stand Out in College Applications
Admissions Officers at top colleges and universities will see evidence of your intellectual curiosity, academic talents and ability to engage with college-level research
How To Apply
Chat with us
(Optional)
If you would like to learn more about CRI and talk to one of our most experienced mentors, schedule a call with CRI founder and Harvard grad Gabe Gladstein below!
Complete the application form
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You will need to upload a CV and school transcript, if available
Interview with a CRI administrator
You will meet with one of our CRI advisors to discuss your application further, and decide which program is right for you
Program acceptance + mentor allocation
Once accepted to the program, we will look through our portfolio of mentors to decide who is right for you
Wanna talk?
(Gabe does!)
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Gabe Gladstein
Founder, CRI
Gabe graduated Magna cum Laude from Harvard with a bachelor’s in government in 2017, and completed his Master’s in Music at the New England Conservatory in 2018. Over his nearly seven years at Crimson, Gabe has had a hand in building nearly every one of Crimson’s products, changing the lives of thousands of students from over 30 countries.
Gabe created CRI in 2019 after finding that Crimson students were searching for, but could not find, an accessible way to dig deeply into their academic passions with guidance from experts. Since then, CRI has assisted over 300 students in 25+ disciplines, guided by over 60 mentors from many of the top 30 universities in the world.
Schedule a 15 minute call with Gabe using the booking calendar at right.
During the call, he'll answer your questions about CRI and help assess your readiness for the program.