Curvia

Curvia - Guiding careers for life.

(Program metrics 2018 – 2024)

Dimension

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What it means for you

Lifelong mentorship

Alumni maintain lifelong access to the Curvia faculty network, invitation-only skill workshops, and collaborative publishing opportunities. > 90% of graduates report receiving Curvia guidance ≥ 3 years after program completion.

You are family. Our relationship does not stop at graduation expert advice, networking, and manuscript feedback remain available throughout your career.

Depth of mentorship

18 faculty mentors with a cumulative 1,085 peer-reviewed publications and active grants across NIH, DoD, and foundations.

You work directly with investigators who publish and fund research at the highest level.

Scholarly output

Median of 2 first- or co-author manuscripts per scholar within 12 months (IQR 1–3).

Tangible authorship, not “shadow” work or just “learning how to do research”.

Placement record

100 % of alumni accepted to Masters, MD, MD-PhD, PhD, or post-graduate industry positions at institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Harvard, UCSF, Mayo, and Genentech.

Demonstrated career traction after the program.

Faculty advocacy

Each scholar receives 1–2 personalized letters detailing specific project contributions; average turnaround ≤10 days after project completion.

Strong, timely recommendations when you need them.

Access model

Fully remote, synchronous collaboration; $0 in travel, visa, or housing costs.

Geographic barriers removed; budget stays intact.

Cohort size

30 scholars enrolled per year from a competitive pool of applicants of all backgrounds and experience.

Intentionally small groups ensure direct, weekly one-on-one interaction with mentors.

Entry threshold

No prior research experience required. Our youngest alumni—high school juniors aged 16—have already earned peer-reviewed authorship through the program.

At Curvia, only motivation matters. We teach the fundamentals and tailor training to your growth from day one.

Apply Now

Stage 1: Online Application

Fill out the Curvia application form and submit it before the deadline to join the upcoming cohort.

Stage 2: Interview

If shortlisted, you’ll have a call with the Curvia team to discuss your goals and interest in the program.

Stage 3: Mentor Matching

You’ll be matched with a mentor based on your area of interest and your aspirations.

Stage 4: Start Your Journey

Once confirmed, your journey as a Curvia Scholar begins! Time to explore, build, and grow.

Stage 5: Further Opportunities

After the core program, you can choose from additional paths to continue growing:

Advanced Track 1: Project Development Track
Following completion of your real faculty-supervised research project(s) during the course, 4+ weeks of focused training to bring an additional idea/project of yours to publication-readiness.
Advanced Track 2: Advanced Mentorship
8 weeks of personalized sessions diving deeper into research methods, data analysis, and publication strategies.
Advanced Track 3: Alumni Access Program
Monthly check-ins, access to workshops, and project feedback for a year.