Where donations go
Donations support scholarships, publication support, student awards, research access programs, outreach, platform costs, and operational tools needed to run NSRI programs.
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NSRI is a fiscally sponsored project of The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Hack Foundation retains sole discretion and control over all funds received for NSRI.
Donations made through HCB are received and administered by The Hack Foundation for NSRI's charitable programs. The Hack Foundation retains sole discretion and control over all funds received for NSRI. Funds may support scholarships, student awards, mentorship, research training, publishing support, and recognition. Choose an amount below and complete the donation through HCB.
- Student research scholarships and awards
- Free research mentorship and training
- Publishing access for student researchers
- Support for low-income and lower-middle-income country researchers
- International middle school and early research access programs
- Global research programs and recognition
Total Donation
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Every contribution supports NSRI research-access programs for student researchers, with priority support for low-income students, lower-middle-income country researchers, and international middle school access.
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$15
Student supporter
Helps keep research access open.
$50
Program supporter
Supports mentorship and training resources.
$100
Research supporter
Helps fund student recognition and awards.
$1,000
Institutional supporter
Supports larger research access initiatives.
$5,000
Lead supporter
Helps expand scholarships and global programs.
Other
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Research Access Mission
Research access should not depend on income.
NSRI uses donations to reduce barriers for low-income and lower-middle-income country researchers through mentorship, research training, publication support, and recognition.
Funding also supports international middle school and early-research pathways so younger students can join credible research communities before access gaps become permanent.
Donations for NSRI are processed and administered through HCB by The Hack Foundation, which retains sole discretion and control over the funds. The total shown above is calculated from live HCB donation records when available.
Scholarships and publication support
Funds may help reduce barriers for students who need support accessing research programs, editorial resources, publication preparation, and recognition opportunities.
Platform costs
Donations may support website hosting, forms, storage, communication systems, review workflows, design, security, and administrative infrastructure.
Fiscal sponsorship
NSRI is a fiscally sponsored project of The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Hack Foundation retains sole discretion and control over all funds received for NSRI.
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