Your Project, Powered by AIVIA
Turn Your Research Interest
Into an ISEF-Quality Project
We scope a computational “shadow project” that supports your research.
Everything you need to get started is right here if you are ready — or visit our info page for an in-depth look.
01 Tell Us Your Interest
Share your research direction. You don’t need a fully formed idea, just a starting point.
Example: “I want to study how microplastics affect soil bacteria, but I’m not sure how to make it technical enough for ISEF.”
02 We Scope Your Shadow Project
Our scoping engine (AI-powered, reviewed by the STEM-Away team) designs a computational layer that supports your research. This becomes the technical backbone of your ISEF project.
Example: “Build a data pipeline for soil sample analysis: image processing for bacteria counts, statistical modeling for microplastic correlation, interactive visualization dashboard.”
03 We Identify Required Skills
Based on your shadow project, we map out exactly which expertise you’ll need from mentors.
Example: Python, image processing (OpenCV), statistical analysis, data visualization, environmental science domain knowledge
04 Get Matched with Verified Mentors
Access our mentor network, screened using the same AI evaluation technology that companies use to hire software engineers. Mentors are verified on YOUR project’s specific requirements. Pay them directly at their hourly rate, no markup.
Works Across Research Domains
Every Research Area Has a Computational Angle. We Find It.
Biology / Biomedical
“Studying antibiotic resistance” → Genomic Analysis Pipeline (bioinformatics workflow, resistance gene identification, phylogenetic visualization)
Environmental Science
“Analyzing air quality” → Sensor Network + Dashboard (IoT data collection, time-series analysis, interactive mapping)
Behavioral / Social Science
“Social media and teen anxiety” → Survey Platform + NLP Analysis (sentiment analysis, statistical correlation, IRB-compliant handling)
Computer Science
“Building an AI tutor” → LLM + Adaptive Learning System (RAG architecture, progress tracking, personalized problem generation)
The AIVIA Difference
We Match Mentors to Your Project, Not the Other Way Around
Get matched with mentors screened by corporate hiring technology
You stay in control. Use as much or as little help as you need.
$2,000-$4,000+ for “season coaching”Simple Pricing
One Fee. Everything Unlocked.
Scoping + network access. Then pay mentors directly as you build.
Shadow Project + Mentor Network
AIVIA Project Package
From research interest to verified mentors
$250
+ mentor hourly rates (paid directly, no markup)
Mentors range $40-80/hr. You control the budget, use 5 hours or 25.
AI-powered scoping, reviewed by STEM-Away team
Custom shadow project architecture
Skill requirements breakdown
Access to 50+ existing project frameworks
Ongoing mentor matching based on your needs
Mentors screened with corporate hiring technology
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Traditional coaching: $2,000-$4,000 for a season. AIVIA: $250 + what you actually use.
Proven Methodology
Built on the STEM-Away Platform
Our shadow project approach is not new. It is the same project building methodology used across STEM-Away’s Virtual Internship programs to support thousands of students. We are now applying that proven system to independent research, science competitions, and college-ready technical work.
3,000+ Students Supported Across STEM-Away Programs
50+ Architected Technical Project Frameworks
Real Student Outcomes (Read testimonials)
What Is Different?
This is standalone project mentorship, not a virtual internship. You receive project scoping and mentor access, then build at your own pace using the same proven methodology thousands of students have already used successfully.