Pioneer Prestige
- Research papers validated by Pioneer Academics & accredited by Oberlin College
- Competitiveness evidenced by Pioneer’s selectivity
Pioneer Research Institute
Admissions
Admissions
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Pioneer accepts applications for both the Spring-through-Summer and Summer-only terms starting on May 25 of the previous year.
Click here to register for an information session to learn more about Pioneer.
It is important to be aware that Pioneer balances the limited availability of positions in each discipline and the volume of the applications received. Submitting applications earlier can improve one’s chances of getting selected for the program.
Research Areas & Topics
The highly selective US universities and colleges are seeking young talent with the greatest potential instead of those that have fixed narrow interests.
Pioneer admissions are looking for the same qualities. We strive to attract students who demonstrate evidence for the curiosity and show open-mindedness to explore. Our best practices since 2012 have shown that topic shopping interferes with achieving this pedagogical goal. So when you apply to Pioneer, you do not apply to a narrow set of subjects.
Need-based Scholarship
As an important part of its social mission, Pioneer Academics dedicates funds every year to need-based scholarships for students to participate in the Pioneer Research Program. These funds are limited and their use is restricted to cases in which the existence of financial need of the student’s family can be reliably verified.
Students are eligible for these scholarships only in countries and cases in which need can be assessed or if they are part of a partner non-profit organization or a partner educational institution that can assess need. Students who are awarded a full scholarship will be required to pay a deposit, which is refunded after successful completion of the program.
Pioneer Research Highlights & Tuition
Pioneer Prestige
- Research papers validated by Pioneer Academics & accredited by Oberlin College
- Competitiveness evidenced by Pioneer’s selectivity
Accredited & College Credits
- Pioneer is a fully accredited research institute.
- Students with passing grades earn four college credits,
- ensuring the rigor of their work is recognized.
- NO extra classes. NO extra fees. NO question.
Institutional Resources
- Undergraduate digital libraries: journals, databases and 100k+ ebooks.
- Institutional review board (IRB) for human subject research.
- Institutional oversight and review of academic quality by Oberlin’s multidisciplinary committee
- Official college transcripts
Tuition & need-based scholarships
- Pioneer’s tuition is 6,985 US dollars.In certain cases, a laboratory equipment/materials fee not exceeding 2% of tuition may be required
- As part of its social mission, Pioneer Academics dedicates funds every year to provide need-based scholarships to enable student participation in the Pioneer Research Program. These funds are limited and restricted to cases in which the financial need of students’ families can be reliably verified. Students are eligible for these scholarships in countries where need can be assessed or if they are part of a partner non-profit organization or a partner educational institution that can assess need.
How to Apply
Info Session
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SESSION TIMINGS- Spring-through-Summer Term: September to December. Get Notified
- Summer Term: January to April
Application Submission
*If you have standardized test results, we welcome you to submit them. Please be aware that standardized test reporting is optional. *We recommend inviting your counselor as soon as possible or at least a week before you plan to submit your application.
The following items are required to submit your application:- Basic Info
- Interest Areas
- Short Essays
- The Long Essay
- Unofficial transcript (or evidence that demonstrates your school grades, such as a screenshot of your score card)
Initial Screening
Pioneer’s application process includes multiple evaluation stages, the first of which is an initial review. During this phase, applications are evaluated to determine which candidates will advance to the interview round. *If your school’s or counselor’s schedule will prevent them from sending the official materials within two weeks of your application submission, please write to [email protected] and explain the situation prior to that deadline. Pioneer Admissions will review the situation and consider granting an extension.
Official materials include:- Official Transcript
- Counselor or teacher assessment
Required Interview
Only when your application passes initial review and we have received your official materials, will you be invited to interview. This will consist of:
- Interview through video conference
- Timed writing proctored online
Application Under Review
Pioneer candidates undergo a rigorous evaluation process. The admission cycle is typically 6-8 weeks long. We appreciate your patience.
All applications to the Pioneer Research Program will be reviewed holistically and within context. We consider:- School counselor / teacher feedback
- Official transcript
- Application materials where interests are articulated through essays
- Interview
