International Youth Research Community · 2026

Polaris Research

Building a global generation of young researchers. We connect students with mentors, laboratories, materials, opportunities and each other.

01 · The idea

Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity is not.

Connecting young researchers with opportunities, mentors, and each other.

01

Talent

is global

02

Access

is unequal

03

Mentorship

is rare

04

Research

feels out of reach

POLARIS SOLUTION

Global collaboration
closes the gap

02 · What is Polaris?

From curiosity to real research.

An international youth community connecting students who love science, research and innovation. Polaris helps school students start research with confidence, from finding a direction to joining a stronger academic community.

Idea
Outreach
Mentorship
Research
Opportunities
IMPACT
One path. Every step supported.

Research guidance

Support with research direction, structure, project planning and presentation.

Academic opportunities

Programs, events and pathways into research, shared in one place.

International community

A student network connecting participants from different countries and interests.

03 · Our community

Our impact

Polaris has supported more than 85 students across four countries, and the community keeps growing.

85+students supported internationally
4countries reached
Select a country to see it on the globe.
International communityAccessible opportunitiesPeer-to-peer supportInterdisciplinary researchEvents
04 · What Polaris provides

Value that works both ways.

01

Motivated young researchers

Direct access to driven students.

02

Youth engagement

Reach a new generation.

03

STEM outreach

Extend science beyond classrooms.

04

International visibility

Be seen across countries.

05

Mentoring opportunities

Guide real student projects.

06

Social impact

Widen access to research.

07

Early talent discovery

Meet tomorrow’s scientists early.

08

Joint education initiatives

Co-create programs and events.

05 · Research areas

Curiosity has no single discipline.

Polaris supports students across the natural sciences, technology and health.

Biology
Automation
Environmental science
Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Medicine
Physics
Sustainability
06 · Events & programs

Where ideas meet people.

International online speaker events
Offline science events
Research workshops
Laboratory experience
Expert talks
Team projects
Networking
Upcoming events

Join us next.

Registration is through our Instagram, @polaris.research.kz. New events appear here as soon as they are announced.

Instagram: @polaris.research.kz (our official Instagram account).

07 · Feedback

What our students say

Student feedback screenshot 1
English translation

Thank you to all the mentors for putting up with every question and helping with everything 😭😭💕 This is my first time taking part in something like this, so I consider it the best first experience 😺

Student feedback screenshot 2
English translation

Thank you all guys, such a great experience.

Student feedback screenshot 3
English translation

I'd like to say a special thank you for all the resources invested in this project and in running it. It turned out to be very useful.

Student feedback screenshot 4
English translation

Thank you all 😭 It was very useful, productive and interesting to work with the people in the group and the mentors 🫶

Student feedback screenshot 5
English translation

Thank you so much for the course 🥹 There was so much useful information. I'm so glad I passed the selection and found myself among ambitious people. Thanks again for the knowledge and the results 🙏🤍

Student feedback screenshot 6
English translation

At first I just filled in the form for fun, and now I have an almost finished piece of research in my hands: the best investment in the future 😌🙏

Everything a young researcher needs.

Research support

Guidance from question to results.

Mentorship

Feedback from experienced researchers.

Global community

Peers across countries and fields.

Workshops & events

Hands-on sessions, online and offline.

Join Polaris

Three ways to join.

01.FOR STUDENTS

Develop your research.

Join the community and turn your curiosity into a real project.

Join as student
02.FOR MENTORS

Guide the next generation.

Support young researchers with your expertise and feedback.

Become a mentor
03.FOR PARTNERS

Build initiatives together.

Co-create educational and social-impact initiatives with Polaris.

Partner with us

Meet the team

The contributors behind Polaris Research.

Yelizaveta Bykovskaya

Yelizaveta Bykovskaya

FounderEngineering & Software Automation

Researcher in engineering and software automation. Founder of Polaris Research Community.

Arailym Yerzhan

Arailym Yerzhan

Genetics & Biological Sciences

Research contributor with experience in biological sciences and international academic environments.

Nargiz Raimbekova

Nargiz Raimbekova

Biological Engineering

Background in laboratory work, biological engineering and research communication.

Anel Omirbekova

Anel Omirbekova

Biology & Academic Research

Academic contributor in biology and research.

Taisiya Kravchenko

Taisiya Kravchenko

MarketingDesign & Marketing

Leads the design and marketing of Polaris Research Community.

Contributors

People who share their experience with the Polaris community.

Aliya Abdesheva
Aliya AbdeshevaResearch & Academic Opportunities

Shares experience with research pathways, scholarships and academic development.

Registration

Become part of Polaris.

Fill in the registration form to join the community.

Registration form for members

Here is your first step of becoming part of our community. It takes a few minutes: name, school, area of study and your goals.

Open registration form

Any questions? Contact us!

Ask about research, mentoring or joining the community, and we'll get back to you by email.

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