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Get your research project started with no obligation.
In your trial, PolyPilot will get to know you, help you brainstorm a unique project idea and create a project plan.
If you choose to complete your PolyPilot project, you can enroll to get assigned a mentor to support you through the rest of your research journey.
So what is PolyPilot?
PolyPilot is an interactive research guide, designed to help you understand the research process, and provide a roadmap to a unique project outcome.
PolyPilot breaks down your project into manageable pieces and guides you from milestone to milestone. At key moments, a real (human) mentor will asynchronously check your work to make sure you're on the right track.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your questions remain unanswered, please reach out to our PolyPilot team at [email protected]
How does a project with PolyPilot compare to a Polygence Core Project?
Both programs help the student conduct research and work toward a unique outcome. Whereas Core projects can target outcomes like prototypes, GitHubs, models and podcasts (in addition to research papers), PolyPilot only supports literature review research papers at this time. The depth of research also differs for Polygence Core and PolyPilot projects. In addition to literature review, Core projects include extensive discourse with an expert mentor over the course of 10 hour-long live sessions. If you’re unsure of which program best suits your needs, we encourage you to register for Polygence at https://app.polygence.org/user/register so you can speak with our Associate Director of Admissions to discuss both programs.
What is the tuition and what does a PolyPilot project include?
Tuition for PolyPilot is $399. This includes 6 months of access to the dashboard, interactive chat guidance and 4 mentor feedback checkpoints.
What are mentor checkpoints?
At 4 key moments on your research journey, you’ll be prompted to send your work to your mentor for feedback. Your mentor will review your work, and either confirm you’re on the right track and give you the “green light” to move onto the next stage, or your mentor will provide constructive feedback and send your work back to you to improve. You can re-submit your work after incorporating your mentor’s feedback.
Who are PolyPilot mentors?
PolyPilot mentors are the same mentors who guide our Core program students. They're PhD and Masters-level experts from top universities who are selected for their unique ability to guide your chosen project.
What is the process to begin my project once I sign up?
You can sign up for a free PolyPilot account, and begin using the interactive research guide immediately. PolyPilot will get to know you, help you land on a project idea and even help you create a project plan. At that time, your project will be paused and you'll be asked to upgrade to continue. Once upgraded, we'll begin matching you with a mentor whoh is uniquely qualified to guide your selected project. This process can take up to 2 weeks. Once matched, your 6 months of PolyPilot access begins!
Will the AI do my work for me?
Not at all, PolyPilot will not do your work for you. While PolyPilot can help you find sources and help you stay on track, you’ll be the one reading your sources, building an understanding, coming to conclusions and writing your paper.
Will my final paper be publishable?
Publication is never guaranteed - even when doing Polygence’s Core program. Publication decisions are based on the quality of the insights, writing and thought included in your paper. PolyPilot includes mentor checkpoints, writing feedback and guidance on how to showcase your project. It’s designed to help you create a high quality research paper- but whether or not it gets accepted for publication will be entirely based on your insight and effort.
How long do I have to complete my project?
Most PolyPilot projects are completed in 3-6 months. Your PolyPilot access will remain open for 6 months from your project start date, giving you plenty of time to complete your project.
Are there any limits for how much I can interact with PolyPilot?
You can access your PolyPilot chat guidance any time, from anywhere and as often as you like for 6 months. You will have 4 asynchronous mentor checkpoints, which include one additional ‘resubmit’ (if needed) for each checkpoint.
What if my work isn’t approved by my mentor after I resubmit at a checkpoint?
After you resubmit your work, if your mentor still feels that your work needs improvement, PolyPilot will not prevent you from moving to the next stage – your mentor will include detailed feedback on how you might improve your work and it will be your responsibility to incorporate that feedback to the best of your ability.