Mission
Expanding research access
We work with students who often lack strong local research opportunities and help them grow into capable future physicians and researchers.
For faculty
Mentor students and widen access to research
We match faculty with highly motivated students and support the work so mentors can focus on guidance rather than logistics.
Model
What faculty can expect
Faculty focus on mentorship, scientific judgment, and strategy while our collaborative helps coordinate projects, support students, and improve deliverables.
Network
An expanding collaborative
We encourage cross-institutional work, with our current PIs located at Harvard (Brigham and Women's), Cornell (New York Presbyterian), Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes-Jewish), and several other institutions.
Students
Strong students, careful matching
Students are selected for academic promise and service-orientation, then matched to faculty by specialty and mentorship style.
Support
Support around each project
Each project has a student lab lead, shared processes, and peer support from students who have done similar work before.
Quality
Less administrative burden
A project dashboard, internal checkpoints, and review before major deliverables reach faculty help keep work moving and improve quality.
Faculty
What mentors provide
- Clinical and scientific guidance
- Feedback on key deliverables
- Monthly or biweekly meetings
- Individual mentorship
Program
What we provide
- Specialty-based student matching
- Lab leads and project tracking
- Internal review and shared guides
- Cross-institutional collaboration
Interested in mentoring?
Participation is volunteer-based. If your work aligns with our students' interests and our mission, we welcome a conversation.