Project Lucerna

Connect with PhD mentors. Conduct real research. Publish your work.

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Book a free appointment.

Want to learn more about Project Lucerna?

This quick FREE call gives you a chance to ask questions, understand how the program works, and see if it’s the right fit for you.

No pressure, no commitments — just a conversation.
Let’s explore if Lucerna is the right fit for your goals.

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Our Memberships.

  • Bronze Member

    - Guided assistance connecting with a PhD mentor

    - 1 short-term research project (4–6 weeks)

    - 2 research aid sessions with the Lucerna team (strategy, topic selection, writing help, etc.)

    - Certificate of completion

  • Silver Member

    - Priority assistance matching with a PhD mentor

    - Extended research project (8–12 weeks)

    - 6 research aid sessions (can include mentor meetings or Lucerna team check-ins)

    - Feedback on research drafts and structure

    - Mock presentation session

  • Gold Member

    - Guaranteed PhD mentor match

    - Long-term research project (12+ weeks)

    - Unlimited research aid sessions (mentor meetings + Lucerna team guidance)

    - Full publishing support (journals, conferences)

    - Competition coaching (ISEF, Regeneron, etc.)

    - College research portfolio review

    - Featured spotlight on Lucerna’s platforms

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What People Are Saying

"Lucerna helped me connect with a mentor who made everything less intimidating. I ended up doing a project on virus mutation rates, and now I’m planning to submit it to a journal!"

— Sonia R., 11th Grade, California

"My research through Lucerna made my application to Yale stand out. It wasn’t just a passion project — it was structured, guided, and something I was proud to include in my essays."

— Jason K., 12th Grade, New York

"I came in thinking I’d be overwhelmed, but my mentor helped me shape an idea I actually cared about — the impact of nutrition on cell aging. I’m already planning my next project."

— Aanya S., 11th Grade, Florida

FAQs

  • You’ll receive a secure PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo link after your consultation call or once your tier is selected. We can take differnt forms of payments, and different packages as well!

  • Over 250+ We recently founded off of MNT Prep, a non profit that succeded in the Bay Area!

  • Alot of stuff. College Applications, real world research expierence, connections to grow your network! A huge remote of possibilities!