Who We Are

ARC (AI-powered Research Commons) is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to world-class research opportunities for those with talent, curiosity, and drive—no matter their background. We bring together leading professors and ambitious students from around the globe to collaborate on high-impact research, not résumé fillers. Our mission is simple: to remove structural barriers, cultivate real scientific skill, and accelerate discovery by making research mentorship and collaboration truly merit-based. Every project, every partnership, is built to grow future leaders in science—not just to get into elite institutions, but to shape them.

Fellowship

Fellowship, Not Fees

Talent

Talent Over Background

Career

Built for Research Careers

Publish

Publish, Don’t Simulate

Impact

Infrastructure for Impact

ARC Application Process

Submit a Research Profile

Share your academic background, areas of interest, and any prior experience with research or independent projects. No need for polished credentials—just show us how you think.

Statement of Purpose

Tell us what excites you about research and why you're ready to take on a real project. We look for clarity, curiosity, and commitment—not perfection.

Project Matching & Review

Our team reviews your materials and matches you with a research direction and mentor aligned with your strengths and goals. Select applicants may also be invited for a short conversation with our advisors.

Mentor Invitation

Once matched, you'll receive a formal invitation to join a live project led by a university researcher. This is not a training simulation—you’ll be contributing to real work.

Begin Your ARC Journey

You’ll join a structured research team, receive mentorship, collaborate on defined tasks, and grow as an independent thinker and contributor.