Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026/27 | Call for Applications
Applications are open for the Wave Winter Research Fellowship 2026-2027. This eight-week research and engineering incubator is for high school students. Mentors include Regeneron ISEF winners and International Olympiad medalists. Participation is free.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Wave Research
- Cost: Free; no application fee or tuition
- Funding: No stipend listed in the call
- Duration: Eight weeks, November 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027
- Format: Online pathway for international students; in-person in Baku, Azerbaijan, for local students
- Eligibility: High school students in Azerbaijan or worldwide
- Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
Focus Areas
- Computer science and AI
- Mathematics
- Engineering and physics
- Biology and chemistry
- Hardware and robotics
About the Fellowship
Students build projects and write full research manuscripts. Mentors guide them through the process. Solo applicants without a team are matched with teammates in Week 1. International students may also pair with an Azerbaijani co-author. Together they can present in person at the Baku exhibition.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows receive mentorship from experienced young researchers. The top ten projects are published in the peer-reviewed Wave Journal. Top performers receive professor recommendation letters. These help with university and summer lab applications. International online teams do not receive physical competition awards.
Who Can Apply
Motivated high school students may apply. Students in Azerbaijan join the in-person pathway. International students join the online mentorship and defense pathway. Applicants choose one of the five research divisions. Participants can join as individuals or as teams.
Required Materials
Applicants complete the online registration form. After selection, fellows submit a one-page project plan by November 28. They later present a mid-term pitch. They then complete a final research paper before the winter break. An oral defense takes place on January 9, 2027.
How to Apply
Submit your application before November 13, 2026.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This programme offers high school students free research experience and a publication opportunity. It provides no funding or travel. International students compete online and do not win physical awards. Confirm all details through the official Wave Research website.
