Lumiere Education
Unlocking the World of Academic Exploration for Students
Work one-on-one with a Ph.D. mentor on an independent research project.
Lumiere is run by Eye on Ivy in Pakistan and was founded by Harvard and Oxford researchers. It is for students aiming at Ivy League schools after high school.
Each program runs in four sessions: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Financial Aid
Lumiere believes that research opportunities should be accessible to all.
College Admissions
Scholars who received financial aid have now been offered admissions into top colleges like Stanford, Columbia, Cornell and Brown.
Positioning Research in College Applications
Evidence from Lumiere’s Class of 2027 on how research is positioned in college applications.
Application Process
Online Application Submission
Submit an online application before the application deadline for your cohort.
The Interview Round
Interview with a Lumiere staff member about your research interests.
Finding the Mentor
The team matches you with a mentor, and you are notified of your decision.
Let the Research Begin!
Once paired and logistics are settled, you start as a Lumiere Research Scholar.
Research Areas
Customize your own research topic, if not currently available in the above offerings.
Dates To Remember
Summer 2026
Program start: 1 June 2026
Regular Admission 1 deadline: 13 April 2026
Regular Admission 2 deadline: 10 May 2026
Summer II 2026
Program start: 13 July 2026
Application deadline: 21 June 2026
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Online Video Information Session NEW!
Seminar Style Summer Programs
The mentor and 5–6 students meet online. The first 4 sessions are group meetings, and the next 5 are one-on-one mentor sessions for research.