FLi Psy
A psychology and behavioral-science track that introduces scholars to the foundations of research design, measurement, and the study of human minds and behavior.
Explore trackFLi Sci — short for first-generation / low-income scientists — was founded by Gabriel Reyes in June 2020. The premise was direct: students in poverty are systematically under-resourced when it comes to accessing, pursuing, and engaging with scientific opportunities. Almost no organization was building a deliberate pipeline to change that.
What began as a virtual summer research program — created for The Opportunity Network during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic — quickly revealed a deeper truth: programs of this kind needed to reach students in places where science was either unreachable or entirely absent. FLi Sci was built to be that program, and to make those pathways permanent.
Today we serve scholars from high school through graduate training, providing mentorship, research exposure, and the kinds of relationships that change careers and lives.
A psychology and behavioral-science track that introduces scholars to the foundations of research design, measurement, and the study of human minds and behavior.
Explore trackOur broadest track, offering exposure to biology, chemistry, engineering, and the scientific method through hands-on research mentorship with graduate fellows.
Explore trackA quantitative track that builds data literacy, statistical reasoning, and the technical confidence required in today's data-driven scientific fields.
Explore trackNew cohorts recruit every spring · Applications
I really enjoyed the program. We learned something new every week and I think those meetings were really valuable — I especially loved the discussions and Journal Club.
Jessica GiangScholar, Cohort 2Attending this program was consecutively the highlight of my week. We talked about school, our weeks, topics of interest — all while staying goal-oriented.
Ruth KendallScholar, Cohort 2I learned a lot about a research question I was interested in, and I enjoyed speaking to other students who are interested in STEM but might face the same obstacles as me.
Jaylene FranciscoScholar, Cohort 2The program helped me to have conversations I typically wouldn't have, which made it very enjoyable and, honestly, formative.
Youssf HegazyScholar, Cohort 2Whether you're a student ready to apply, a scientist willing to mentor, or a funder who believes the scientific pipeline should look like the country — there's a role for you here.