Lumiere Junior Explorer Program
by Lumiere Education
The Lumiere Junior Explorer Program is an 8-week virtual mentorship for middle school students (grades 6-8) to build a research project with Ph.D. mentors. It runs in multiple cohorts throughout the year with rolling deadlines and financial aid available.
About
The Lumiere Junior Explorer Program offers an 8-week virtual, one-on-one mentorship experience for middle school students interested in exploring academic interests and building a research project. Students are paired with Ph.D. mentors from prestigious universities to delve into various STEM fields, read academic literature, develop research questions, and create outputs like a high school-level research paper or case study. The program runs in multiple cohorts throughout the year with rolling deadlines. Financial aid is available for eligible families.
Who's eligible
Middle school students (grades 6-8).
How to enroll
Submit an online application, participate in an interview if shortlisted, and confirm with a deposit. Financial aid applications are also available.
Ready to apply?
Information current as of Aug 17, 2026.