Program Highlights:

• Ongoing 1-on-1 mentorship with experts from ETH Zurich/EPFL
• Continuous development of critical thinking and analytical skills
• Opportunities for networking with peers and professionals
• Encouragement to explore creative solutions and innovative approaches within projects
• Hands-on experience in chosen research areas (e.g., neuroscience, robotics, artificial intelligence)

Example Weekly Schedule:

Week 1: Program Orientation and Mentor Pairing

• Introduction to mentors and mentees
• Discuss research project goals and areas of focus
• Schedule initial 1-on-1 mentorship meeting

Week 2: Research Project Planning and Skill Development

• Define research questions and objectives for mini research projects
• Begin literature review
• Set milestones and goals

Week 3: Literature Review and Initial Research

• Continue literature review
• Initial data collection and analysis
• Regular mentorship meeting (1-on-1)

Week 4: Progress Assessment and Research Skills

• Review and discuss project progress with mentor
• Adjust the research plan if necessary
• Continue data collection and analysis

Week 5: Experimentation and Data Analysis

• Conduct experiments or simulations for mini research projects
• Collect and analyze data

Week 6: Refinement

• Refine research methodology
• Analyze and interpret results

Week 7: Expert Insights and Presentation Prep

• Develop presentation materials for final presentation
• Rehearse presentation with mentor (1-on-1)

Week 8: Program Conclusion

• Presentation of results
• Reflection on personal growth and future research aspirations
• Distribute certificates of completion

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