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the world's most pressing problems

Our 8-week research fellowship provides a $500 scholarship, mentorship, and a community for young people to make a difference.

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55% of University-Admitted Alums Received Top 10 or Ivy League Offers

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* 2024 survey: n=87 alums who had been accepted to a university. Based on Times Higher Education rankings.

$500 scholarship
zero fees
Global Community
Program
Flexible hours
$30,000 in Funding
Ages 14-20

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Choose a problem that matters to you

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Do your own research to solve it

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Get 1-on-1
mentorship

NOn-Trivial Alums

At Age 16, Aritro Presented At The United Nations

Aritro developed a research project on environmental conservation and sustainable development. As a result, he was invited to speak at the Youth Parliament of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and was inspired to start a podcast on climate change, which led to him being recognised as a Rise Global Winner.

The community is unlike any other I've been in - insightful, interesting, and truly supportive.

Aritro, Non-Trivial ‘23
OUR COMMUNITY

Join a World-Class Community

Connect with hundreds of passionate finalists and fellows to help you improve and implement your ideas.

I've learned how fun it is to have a cool, academic, independent project to work on.

The Non-Trivial Fellowship is definitely the most useful thing I have done all year.

Non-Trivial is truly an inspiring and eye-opening program.

Non-Trivial was a great experience to learn new tools to create change.

The fellowship supported me through weekly guidance, provided me with resources, and connected me with collaborators.

I had meaningful discussions with friends whom I will cherish for life!

Non-Trivial is the place to be for teenagers who want to have an impact on the world.

An amazing opportunity to work on a project which could have a real impact in the world.

EXAMPLE projects

Do Research That Makes a Difference

Browse projects from Non-Trivial alums:

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Highlighted SPEAKERS

Learn from World-Class Experts

Portrait of Peter Singer

Peter Singer

One of the most influential living philosophers, often credited with sparking the modern animal rights movement.

Rachel Glennerster

Associate Professor of Economics and faculty director of the Market Shaping Accelerator.

Portrait of Yoshua Bengio

Yoshua Bengio

Turin Award winner and a leading expert in artificial intelligence, known for his pioneering work in deep learning.

Portrait of Matt Clifford

Matt Clifford

Co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world’s leading startup talent investor, the Chair of ARIA, and more.

$30,000 in Funding to Amplify Your Impact

All fellows receive a $500 scholarship.

First prize:

$15,000

scholarship

Second prize (2x):

$5,000

scholarship

Third prize (5x):

$1,000

scholarship

This fellowship is an excellent catalyst for helping young people get beyond that stagnant idea phase toward real progress. I enjoyed being able to conduct literature reviews and research my subject with the guidance of the weekly worksheets.

Ariaana, 16, Non-Trivial ‘23
Project: A New Model for DNA Synthesis Screening
Prize: $15,000
Application Process

Apply in Under an Hour

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Quick Questions About You

⏱️
20 minutes

List your impressive achievements and describe an unpopular belief you hold. Rough answers and bullet points are encouraged.

02

Solve Tricky Puzzles

⏱️
20 minutes

Test your problem-solving skills with our challenging game theory puzzles and brainteasers!

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Finalist Program

If selected, over 4 weeks part-time, you’ll set the stage for your Fellowship project by generating impactful areas for further research and meeting Finalists from all over the world.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Fellowship?

Applicants are eligible if they:
• Are aged 14-20
• Have not started university
• Are on earth

What do you look for?

We look for applicants who demonstrate:
Curiosity: The desire to understand how the world works.
• Critical thinking: The ability to think deeply and analytically about complex problems.
Drive to make a difference: The motivation to solve important problems.

How long does the application take?

The initial application takes 30-45 minutes (we encourage you to not spend longer), including 2 free-response questions and a set of puzzles.

We encourage rough answers and bullet points – we want to see how you think, not how well you write!

When should I apply?

Applications are currently closed. Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when applications open, and to learn about other opportunities.

Who is funding the Fellowship?

Since our founding in 2022, we’ve awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships and prizes to talented young people and other programs and competitions that support them. The largest funder of our work has been Open Philanthropy. No funder makes decisions about our curriculum, selection of fellows, judging of projects, or anything else that we do.

Do I have to pay to apply?

No, it's 100% free to apply. Our program is 100% free, too.

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$500 scholarship
zero fees
Global Community

Flexible Hours
$30,000 in Funding
Ages 14-20