About NSRI
About NSRI
Student research should not depend on geography, institutional access, or who already has a mentor.
The National Student Research Institute (NSRI) is a global platform dedicated to expanding access to scientific research for students.
Many talented students around the world lack opportunities to participate in meaningful research due to limited institutional connections and resources. NSRI was created to address this gap by connecting students, mentors, and institutions in a collaborative research environment.
Through research teams, publications, and academic programs, the institute aims to provide a structured pathway for students to engage in real scientific inquiry and contribute to ongoing research efforts.
NSRI is 501(c)(3) fiscally sponsored. Follow NSRI on LinkedIn.
Connect with Researchers Worldwide
Collaborate with Peers
Have a research question? Looking for project feedback? Connect with thousands of student researchers in our global academic network, active across multiple time zones.
Access Open Resources
We build and share open-source research tools, datasets, and methodologies. Contribute to a growing repository of accessible scientific knowledge.
Local Chapters & Events
Meet other researchers in your community. Join one of our regional chapters or participate in local symposiums and academic conferences.
NSRI at a Glance
Our Network
- 152 existing chapters
- 3,640 chapter ambassadors
- 43% university and 57% high school representation
- 96+ countries represented
- 9,584 active student researchers
Research at NSRI
- 131 active research groups under guidance
- 64 research papers and abstracts published
- Free access to research mentorship, training, and publishing
Featured Initiative
FIRST Research Initiative
- 60 active researchers
- Supporting 24 robotics teams
- Including 14 FTC teams and 10 FLL teams
Reach
- 1,849,000 total impressions
- 23,400+ interactions, conservatively estimated