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Lumiere Research Scholar Application

Our students (we call them Lumiere Research Scholars) represent the top of academic excellence and drive. They are the world's future scholars. The programs we offer are the Individual Research Program (12 weeks; 2990 USD), the Premium Research & Publication Program (16-20 weeks; 5900 USD), the Research Fellowship (6-12 months, 8900 USD). You will be working 1-1 with a top PhD candidate. We also offer the Professor Premium Publication Program, in which you work with a professor 1-1 (16-20 weeks; 8900 USD). If you are a student in 6-8 grade, apply for our Junior Explorer Program through this application link - https://airtable.com/appK9HemdsQBzVefU/shrNoOieWVQDjjDGQ As these are rigorous programs, there will also be an interview for shortlisted applicants. If you are conditionally accepted after the interview, you are required to make a deposit of 200 USD, which will then go towards your tuition fee or will be reimbursed if there is not an appropriate match.

What gender do you most identify with?
Which grade are you in?
Please write as full year (e.g., 2026). If you are not currently in school, please put your most recent graduation year.
Please double check your email ID. If it is incorrect, you will not be able to receive any emails from us! Please only input your email ID and DO NOT add any additional names, numbers, or characters (/, -, &).
Please include country code, e.g., +1-808-XXX-XXXX If you use WeChat, please leave your WeChat id if possible
Please mark this box if you would be comfortable receiving text messages from us in case we are not able to reach you via email
This will help us make sure we can move you smoothly through the onboarding process!
Which country do you currently live in?
Which country/countries are you a citizen of?
E.g., EST (Eastern Standard Time), PST (Pacific Standard Time), etc.
If you do not have a guidance counselor at school, please put NA
Which cohort are you applying for? (Please select any one)
Which program are you applying for?
If you are a student in 6-8 grade, apply for our Junior Explorer Program through this application link - https://airtable.com/appK9HemdsQBzVefU/shrNoOieWVQDjjDGQ 1. Individual Research Program – 2990 USD 2. Premium Research & Publication Program – 5900 USD 3. Research Fellowship – 8900 USD 4. Professor Premium Publication Program – 8900 USD
Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid scholarship?
Note: Lumiere only gives financial aid to students whose families make less than $80,000 per year (US applicants) or 15 lakh Indian rupees per year (Indian or non-US applicants). By saying yes, you will enter into a competitive pool of applications for the financial aid scholarships. Please note that you are only eligible for financial aid if you have applied for the Individual Research Program.
Why are you interested in the above area(s) of research?
300 words or less


Please describe any previous coursework or experience in the above-mentioned fields.
300 words or less
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Why are you a good candidate for the Lumiere Research Scholar Program?
300 words or less
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Do you have any physical, mental, or learning disabilities that we should be aware of?
We would love to work with you and your family to ensure that you receive the accommodations needed to have a fulfilling experience in the program.
What is your most recent GPA/grade/percentage? (E.g., report GPA, IB score, percentile, etc.)
Please also mention the highest value that can be attained (e.g. 3.68/4.0, 38/42, etc.)
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These include SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT.
I am available to start in my selected cohort.
I was previously deferred in a cohort of the Research Scholar Program.
Do you work with a private counselor outside of school?
Please be specific. If you learned about it through an organization or counselor, please state the name of the counselor or organization here. (E.g., I learned from Mr. Johnson of Johnson Education). If you heard about us on Tik Tok, insert the code here!
Did you or your parents have a conversation with a Lumiere staff member before you applied?
This could be a one-on-one call on Zoom with a Lumiere director or a Whatsapp/email conversation with a Lumiere staff member. This does not include your interview.
Please insert any special requests here.

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