Online Research Lecture Program

The CIS Online Research Lecture program is a 12-week course series led by esteemed university professors and experienced academic writing instructors, designed to equip students for research and academic success. Offered each Fall and Spring, the program features a wide range of courses across major disciplines. Since its launch in 2017, it has expanded to serve more than 200 higher education institutions worldwide and over 40,000 students annually.

YEARS

WEEKS

300+

COURSES

TEACHING

HOURS

ONLINE RESEARCH LECTURE OVERVIEW

The CIS Online Research Lecture program integrates three essential components: professor-led core research instruction, targeted academic writing development, and personalized instructor-guided sessions. This comprehensive approach builds students' research capabilities, deepens subject knowledge, and ensures optimal preparation for our intensive in-person research programs.

The Research Lecture program follows the rigorous structure and academic standards of world-class universities, ensuring students receive authentic higher education experiences. The program also serves as a comprehensive assessment process, allowing our professors to evaluate students' research readiness and identify exceptional candidates for our exclusive in-person summer research programs.

The program is delivered exclusively through our extensive university network, connecting with more than 200 higher education institutions worldwide. Our carefully developed research courses are seamlessly integrated into partner universities' curriculum systems as valuable elective and enrichment offerings.

A FABULOUS EXPERIENCE

The success of our programs is only evident from the feedback of our professors and students, and we have received very positive feedback since 2017. One professor commented that the online program "is a fabulous experience... I am very proud of the progress [the students] did in these eight weeks, and the TA is great too."

My Professor is very approachable, and his lecture is also very attractive. He gave a lot of suggestions and substantial help to my capstone project, and I like his tutoring very much. Even if I had some logical holes in my presentation, he was very tolerant and patient. I really appreciate being his student.

Student from the 2025 online program

THE NEXT-GENERATION EDUCATION IS DIGITAL

Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to make research-oriented learning accessible to students around the world. To achieve this, we’ve adopted a digital-first approach to education. At the heart of this effort is our in-house learning management platform, NeoSchool, which delivers a seamless learning experience across regions and languages through AI while strengthening the digital connection between instructors and students.

COURSE MANAGEMENT

Covers the entire research-based learning process and offers automated online training on the fundamentals.

SMART COMMUNICATION

Builds a learning ecosystem through AI-enabled online interactions and discussions among students, professors, and TA's.

FEEDBACK SYSTEM

Creates a platform for real-time feedback and comments from professors on students' knowledge and research projects.