Rising Scholars Hub (RiSH)

Mentorship that empowers, research that matters.

RiSH is a free, volunteer-led initiative helping ambitious students publish their first research paper. We proudly support scholars from the Middle East, Africa, and South America — and welcome curious minds from anywhere.

Expert Mentorship

Personalized guidance from experienced researchers.

Research Writing & Guidance

Step-by-step advice for literature review, experiments, and writing.

Publishing Opportunities

Support preparing your work for reputable conferences or journals.

How RiSH Works

Explore Research Domains

Browse RiSH research areas and topics.

Pick Your Mentor

Connect with a mentor whose experience matches your idea.

Frame Your Idea

Define your question, hypothesis, and goals with your mentor.

Do the Work

You complete the literature review, data collection, and writing.

Get Feedback

Your mentor provides feedback and advice throughout.

Publish

Prepare your paper for submission together.

Disclaimer: All research work, including literature review, experiments, coding, implementation, and writing, must be completed by the student. RiSH mentors offer guidance and feedback at every step; we do not do the work.

How to Apply for RiSH Program Mentorship?

Are you ready to publish your first research paper?

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Eligibility

Be a full-time student enrolled at a recognized university.

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Understand RiSH Program

Before applying, make sure you’ve reviewed the How RiSH Works section.

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Apply

Fill RiSH application form: Coming soon ...

Meet Our Mentors

Nourhan Bayasi, Ph.D.

Founder, Rising Scholars Hub (RiSH) (2025 – Present)

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, BC Cancer Research Institute (2025 – Present)

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of British Columbia (2020 – 2025)

Research: Computer Vision, AI for Healthcare, Medical Imaging

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Jamil Fayyad, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, Rising Scholars Hub (RiSH) (2025 – Present)

Senior Data Scientist, Kinsol Research (2024 – Present)

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia (2019 – 2023)

Research: Computer Vision, Uncertainty Quantification, Medical Imaging

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RiSH Success Stories

Mohamed Mahmoud

Graduate Student, Egypt

“RiSH was a transformative experience;it not only helped me publish my first research paper, but also gave me the confidence to bridge industry and research, and to pursue a career driven by curiosity, impact, and innovation.”

Mohammed Elkhiat

Undergrad Student, Egypt

“RiSH gave me the structure and mentorship I needed to turn a passion project into a publishable study.”