Non-Trivial

Help us sustain the world-class research community your child is part of Your child is among 450 fellows chosen from 40,000+ applicants over our first 3 years of programs. Through Non-Trivial, they've gained research experience that helps set them apart. Our alumni community is exceptional—many have published in leading journals and over half attend top 10 universities or Ivy League schools. Why your support matters: We're fundraising to support 20 brilliant fellows like your child in 2026. When you support Non-Trivial, you're ensuring that: The brightest minds can participate regardless of financial background Your child continues learning alongside truly exceptional peers (average SAT: 1560) The quality bar stays impossibly high (0.75% acceptance rate) Research with real impact remains the standard What sets us apart: Proven outcomes : 57% attend Ivy/top-10 universities; 30% of Oxford's prestigious Ellison Scholars are our alumni Authentic research : Publications, not simulations. Our student researchers work on problems that matter. Zero barriers : Completely free so that funding isn't a barrier to some of the world's brightest teenagers. Expert guidance : One-on-one mentorship from leading researchers When you support Non-Trivial, you're ensuring that financial constraints never prevent a brilliant mind from joining this community. You're also maintaining the exceptional standards that made your child's participation so valuable—and will benefit future participants like them.