Where Curiosity Leads

A free research community for curious high school students ready to ask impactful questions, explore scientific ideas, and discover what research can be.

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Opportunities for High School Students

DIVE Program

A free virtual research program where students learn how to ask scientific questions, think though experimental design, and develop an original research project around an idea they care about.

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Open Discovery Fellows

A student-centered opportunity for high school students who want to stay involved with Open Discovery, explore scientific topics, attend workshops, connect with mentors, and continue building their curiosity over time.

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Research should be driven by curiosity, not pressure.

Open Discovery began with a simple belief: scientific research should be accessible to every curious student. Yet for many high school students, opportunities to explore research are shaped by ac

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Open Discovery is building a growing community of undergraduate and graduate students, mentors, and educators passionate about scientific thinking and making research accessible to all.

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