ConnectEd Research Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity by supporting access to research mentorship, scholarly training, and academic pathways for dedicated and talented students worldwide.
ConnectEd Research Institute creates opportunities for talented junior scholars who aspire to advance society through research. Our programs help capable junior scholars—particularly first-generation junior scholars, women, and other underrepresented groups—connect with faculty-led research environments, academic mentors, and scholarly networks where they can build powerful academic and professional careers.
The Institute was established to connect these junior scholars with research mentors, faculty-led projects, and scholarly communities where they can build lasting academic foundations. Through programs, mentorship models, and institutional partnerships, the Institute works to expand access to meaningful academic experiences that support long-term intellectual and professional development.
Expand access to faculty-led research environments
Support structured, mentored academic experiences
Strengthen research skills and scholarly preparation
Build connections between students, researchers, and institutions
Provide financial support that makes participation possible for all fellows
The ConnectEd Research Fellowships support selected fellows in participating in mentored research experiences under the guidance of faculty advisors at leading research institutions.
The program is designed to reduce barriers to research access and to support the development of future scholars across disciplines.
The program supports multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research directions, including but not limited to:
ConnectEd was the first place where my questions no longer felt out of place — and where I met the first mentor who treated them as real research.
Philanthropic support enables the Institute to expand access to research opportunities and to support fellows who may not otherwise be able to participate.
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