Research Excellence Program
Publish Research. Stand Out.
Work with mentors from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other top institutions to conduct original research and publish in conferences like NeurIPS, IEEE, and ACM. Transform your college application with real academic achievement.
Our Mentors Come From
World-class researchers from the world's leading institutions
Proven Results. Real Impact.
Our track record speaks for itself. Join hundreds of students who have transformed their academic profiles through published research.
Two Tracks. One Goal.
Whether you're drawn to scientific discovery or global policy, we have a program designed to help you publish meaningful research.
Scientific Research Track
Conduct original research with mentors from top institutions and publish in peer-reviewed conferences like NeurIPS and ACM BCB.
UN Publication Track
Research global issues aligned with UN SDGs and publish policy-focused papers in recognized outlets.
From Idea to Publication
A structured path to help you achieve meaningful research outcomes in just 10-12 weeks.
Apply
Submit your application with academic interests and goals. We review holistically, no prior research experience required.
Match
Get paired with a mentor from Harvard, Stanford, or other top institutions whose expertise aligns with your research interests.
Research
Conduct original research with weekly mentorship sessions, structured milestones, and expert guidance.
Write
Develop your research paper with iterative feedback, learning professional academic writing standards.
Review
Refine your work through peer review simulation, preparing for the publication process.
Publish
Submit to peer-reviewed journals with mentor support throughout the publication journey.
Ready to start your research journey?
Apply NowPublished in Top Conferences
Our students don't just learn research—they publish in venues like NeurIPS, ICCV, IEEE, and more
Learn From the Best
Our mentors are researchers from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other top institutions, published in leading conferences like NeurIPS, IEEE, and ACM BCB.
Adan Eftekhari
Founding Director & Lead Research Mentor
Adan is a Human Biology and Government student at Harvard University, where he conducts research in the Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology. His research spans computational biology, public health, and biomedical informatics, with publications in ACM BCB, the American Journal of Public Health, and arXiv. He has presented at the 16th ACM Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Health Informatics. Prior to Harvard, Adan conducted extensive exosome-based gene therapy research for mRNA delivery and co-founded a company developing machine learning-based personalized medical recommendations. He is a 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar, Yale Bassett Award recipient, and United Nations General Assembly delegate who has worked alongside Department of Homeland Security officials and Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi.
Samay Mirpuri
Research Mentor
Samay is an Economics and Government concentrator at Harvard University, where he explores the intersection of economic policy, public governance, and quantitative analysis. At Harvard, he engages with faculty-led research initiatives in political economy and policy evaluation. Samay brings a strong foundation in econometric methods and policy research design, with particular interests in applied microeconomics and government intervention analysis. Prior to Harvard, he distinguished himself as a varsity track athlete and academic leader, earning multiple all-conference and all-region honors while serving as team captain.
Jonathan Yang
Research Mentor
Jonathan is pursuing a joint concentration in Economics and Applied Mathematics at Harvard University, where he combines rigorous quantitative training with economic theory. He is an active member of Harvard's Tech for Social Good (T4SG), Harvard Finance Analysts Club, and Harvard Ventures, applying his technical skills to real-world impact. Jonathan has experience leading educational initiatives, having taught physics to middle school students and organized STEM camps reaching over 200 students nationwide. His research interests span computational economics, financial modeling, and the application of mathematical methods to policy questions. He is a recipient of the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award for excellence in scholarship, leadership, and athletic achievement.
Where Our Alumni Go
Veritas Labs alumni have been admitted to the world's top universities
They Published. They Got In.
Hear from students who transformed their applications through meaningful research experience.
“Veritas Labs gave me the research experience I needed to stand out. My mentor helped me publish a paper on machine learning applications in healthcare, which was instrumental in my Stanford admission.”
Sarah Chen
Stanford '29
“The UN Publication track opened my eyes to global policy research. My paper on climate equity was cited in a UN working group - an experience I never thought possible as a high schooler.”
Marcus Williams
Yale '28
“What sets Veritas apart is the quality of mentorship. My mentor from Stanford didn't just guide my research, she taught me how to think like a scientist. That mindset shift was invaluable.”
Emily Rodriguez
MIT '28
“I came in with a vague interest in economics and left with a published paper on fintech regulation. The structured approach made complex research feel achievable.”
David Park
Columbia '28
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our research programs
No prior research experience is required. Our program is designed to take motivated students from foundational concepts to published research. We look for intellectual curiosity, strong academic performance, and genuine interest in your chosen field.
Your Research Journey Starts Here
Join ambitious students who are publishing original research and transforming their college applications. Applications close soon.
No prior research experience required • Payment plans available • Need-based scholarships offered