Free mentorship from PhD researchers for high school students. No elite school required.
Unless you attend an elite school or have family connections, you can't access research mentorship. This perpetuates inequality in who becomes an AI researcher.
AIRA provides the mentorship, resources, and structure to publish real research.
Intensive sprint from research question to published paper. Daily mentor contact, rapid iteration, high-impact results.
Sustained, deep research on ambitious projects. Balance school with groundbreaking work. Highest publication standards.
Our proven path to your first research paper.
Submit your research proposal and technical portfolio. No perfect resume required—just curiosity and drive.
We pair you with a PhD researcher who shares your interests. Weekly 1-on-1 meetings guide your project.
Run experiments, analyze data, iterate. Your mentor provides technical guidance and keeps you on track.
Learn scientific writing. Draft, revise, and polish your manuscript with mentor feedback.
Submit to peer-reviewed journals or arXiv. Present at conferences. Add to your portfolio.
We're just getting started, but our vision is bold.
Target Students by 2029
Target Publications
Underrepresented Students
Continents Represented
AIRA exists to empower high school students globally to explore, engage in, and publish authentic research within the domains of artificial intelligence and STEM. We operate under the conviction that groundbreaking scientific innovation should never be constrained by socioeconomic status, geographical location, or institutional access. Through the provision of mentorship, open-source resources, and international collaboration, AIRA cultivates an environment in which intellectual curiosity is systematically transformed into tangible scientific impact.
By the year 2029, AIRA aspires to provide high-quality research access to a minimum of one thousand students worldwide, thereby establishing a sustainable, youth-led ecosystem that champions innovation, equity, and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Our vision encompasses the creation of a globally interconnected network in which student researchers are not only participants but also contributors to meaningful developments in artificial intelligence, STEM disciplines, and allied scientific domains.
Name: AI Research Accessibility (AIRA)
Type: Student-Founded Nonprofit Initiative
Founded: 2025
Headquarters: Georgia, United States of America
Co-Founders: Smyan Reddy and Tejus Peri
Last Updated: January 2025
We collect:
• Personal Information: Name, email, school affiliation during registration
• Technical Information: IP addresses, browser type for analytics
• Research Data: Materials submitted for research programs
We use data for:
• Managing program participation
• Facilitating mentor-student communications
• Providing resources and improving website experience
• Complying with legal obligations
AIRA does not sell data. We only share with:
• Mentors and staff for educational purposes
• Service providers under confidentiality agreements
• When required by law
Contact airafellowship@gmail.com to access, correct, or delete your data.
Programs are for students aged 13+. Parental consent required for under 18.
Effective: January 2025
Our website is for educational purposes only. Users may not:
• Use it for unlawful purposes
• Attempt unauthorized server access
• Copy or distribute content without permission
All content is property of AIRA. Student research remains their intellectual property, but AIRA retains a non-exclusive license to display works for educational purposes.
AIRA is not liable for damages arising from website use. Services are provided "as is" without warranty.
These Terms are governed by Georgia, USA law.
AI Research Accessibility (AIRA)
Email: airafellowship@gmail.com
Headquarters: Georgia, United States of America
Applications open for 2025 cohorts. Choose your path below.
Student Applications Due: March 1, 2025 (Summer) | June 1, 2025 (School Year)
Mentor Applications: Rolling basis