Welcome to Polygence
Academic Quests takes pride in collaborating with international organisations to provide enriching opportunities for students. Empowering students through one-on-one mentorship to create, publish, and showcase original research projects across every discipline.
What is Polygence?
Welcome to Polygence, Polygence is an online research academy that connects high school students with PhD-level mentors from elite institutions. Through structured yet flexible programs, students develop independent projects that reflect their passions—whether in STEM, humanities, arts, or social impact.
“Polygence was a turning point. I discovered my voice as a researcher.”
— Arjun, Core Program Graduate
Unlocking the World of
Academic Exploration for Students
Polygence: Passion-Driven Research for the Next Generation
💼 All Program Pathways
Program Name | Duration & Structure | Focus | Format | Ideal For |
Core Program | 10 one-on-one sessions | Research deep dive | Fully customized | Students seeking project-based mentorship |
Launchpad | 3 sessions | Topic discovery | Add-on to Core | Students unsure of their research focus |
Premium Showcasing | 3 sessions | Publishing & competitions | Add-on to Core | Students preparing for admissions or awards |
Polygence Pods | 4-6 group sessions | Collaborative mini-projects | Standalone or sampler | Students new to research, curious to explore |
Summer Research Program | Multi-week structured course | Intensive research immersion | Fixed cohorts | Students seeking immersive summer learning |
🎓 Outcomes That Makes Difference
Impact Area | Results & Highlights |
College Applications | 99% of alumni showcase their projects in university applications |
Project Publication | Opportunities to publish in student journals and present at conferences |
Mentorship Match | Mentors from Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and beyond |
Skill Development | Critical thinking, communication, research design, and data literacy |
Awards & Recognition | 1 in 4 students submit projects to competitions or receive scholarships |
💡 Featured Project Types
Polygence offers different project types in which students engage in a diverse range of research and creative endeavors, tailored to their academic interests and real-world concerns. Some of the featured project types include:
- 🔬 Scientific Experiments & Data Analysis
- 📚 Literary Reviews & Historical Essays
- 🎧 Podcasts, Films, and Multimedia Projects
- 🧪 Prototypes, Apps, and Product Design
- 🌍 Social Justice Campaigns & Policy Briefs
🎓 Meet the Mentors
At Polygence, students are guided by a global network of PhD and postdoctoral researchers from top institutions. Our mentors span more than 50 academic disciplines, offering both subject-matter expertise and personalized support. Whether a student is diving into neuroscience, writing a historical essay, or launching a tech prototype, they benefit from mentors who are deeply passionate about research and teaching.
PhD and postdoc mentors from over 50 academic fields—ranging from Astrophysics and Bioengineering to Philosophy and Entrepreneurship.
“I mentored a student in creating a fully coded machine learning model. She published it and now studies AI at MIT.”
— Dr. Elisa Zhang, Mentor in Computer Science
📆 Start Your Research Journey Today:
Next Application Deadline: August 15th
Flexible rolling admissions available throughout the year.
View The Useful Information Regarding This Program:
- Download Polygence Brochure
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