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

📣 Application Deadlines

The next application deadline is August 15th, with flexible rolling admissions throughout the year.