Summer 2026 · Gifted Gabber
Anthropology, Sociology &
Foreign Policy Research Program
Conduct individual research in social science and foreign policy under an expert university professor.
Potential Areas of Research
Latin American Criminal Economies
U.S. Foreign Policy
Counterterrorism
Counternarcotics
Gangs & Cartels
Illicit Trafficking Networks
Geopolitics
Minilateralism & Diplomacy
U.S.–Latin America Relations
Human Insecurity
AI in Conflict & Governance
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Free · No commitment · 30 minutes
7
Program Tracks
8
Research Sessions
5
Writing Sessions
2
Defense Sessions
4k+
Word Paper + Conference Presentation
Fully Flexible — You Set the Schedule
This is an entirely 1-on-1 program. All sessions — research with the professor, writing with the Creative Writing Expert, and mentorship deep dives — are scheduled directly between the student and their mentor at mutual convenience. No fixed days or times. Built around your student's life.
Is this right for you?
This program is for you if…
Your student checks at least one of these boxes:
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They're aiming for top international relations, political science, sociology, or national security programs — and need original research to differentiate their application.✓
They're genuinely fascinated by how criminal networks, foreign policy decisions, and global security challenges actually operate beneath the surface.✓
They want to conduct original social science research alongside an expert professor — not just write essays about world events.✓
They want something real on their college application: a published paper, a thesis defense, and a faculty Letter of Recommendation."A Published Paper, a Thesis Defense, and a Professor's Letter of Recommendation are the three most powerful things a high school student can have on a college application."
What students achieve
Here's exactly what your child will walk away with
Over 12–15 weeks at a pace that fits the student's schedule, they move from zero research experience to a completed, reviewed, and defended social science paper — guided by an expert professor and a professional Creative Writing Expert.
4,000+ Word Research Paper
A completed, publication-ready social science or foreign policy paper — reviewed and approved by the research professor.
Oral Thesis Defense
Students present their findings to a faculty panel and answer expert questions — just like real graduate researchers.
Faculty Letter of Recommendation
From your research professor. Automatically triggered when the paper earns its Stamp of Quality.
Journal & Conference Submission
Guided abstract writing and submission to social science journals and academic conferences worldwide.
Curriculum
The 7-track roadmap to publication
Every track is purpose-built. Together they take students from "I have an idea" to "I have a published paper" — on a fully flexible, 1-on-1 schedule.
Track 1
Social Science Research — The PI Method
📅 Flexible · Student & Professor Convenience
Foundations of Social Science ResearchOverview of anthropological, sociological, and foreign policy research methods and epistemologies.
Research Question & Literature ReviewIdentify a focused research question; conduct an initial literature review of academic and policy sources.
Criminal Economies & Security TrackIllicit markets, trafficking, and governance in the Global South; criminal organizations as durable systems.
Foreign Policy & Geopolitics TrackU.S. foreign policy frameworks, regional security strategy, and Western Hemisphere geopolitics.
Counterterrorism & Counternarcotics TrackCT/CN operations as instruments of state power — design, funding, and unintended consequences.
Methodology — Qualitative & ComparativeComparative case study design, process tracing, and qualitative data collection from open sources.
Analysis & DraftingApply framework to findings; draft the core argument and evidence sections of the research paper.
Full Paper Review & Defense PrepComplete paper review with the professor; tighten the argument; prepare for oral thesis defense panel.
Track 2
Technical Writing & Publication
📅 Flexible · Student & Creative Writing Expert
The BlueprintSection-by-section outline of the paper; argument arc and evidence mapping.
The FrameworkDraft the hypothesis and introduction that justifies the study and previews the structure.
The NarrativeTranslate methodology and findings into clear academic prose with appropriate citations and case evidence.
The ConclusionSynthesize findings, revisit the research question, and connect results to broader policy and academic debates.
Full Draft PolishEnd-to-end revision: voice, citations, abstract, and journal formatting for submission.
Track 3Presentation Mastery & Thesis Defense
Visual StorytellingDesign professional slides and evidence charts that communicate social science findings to a faculty panel.
The Capstone Oral DefenseLive defense before a faculty panel — present findings and respond to expert questioning under pressure.
Track 4
Private 1-on-1 Mentorship
📅 Flexible · Student & Professor Convenience
PI Deep Dive IPrivate session with the professor on research topic, sources, methodology, and preliminary analysis.
PI Deep Dive IIFollow-up to review the paper draft, sharpen the argument, and finalize the thesis defense approach.
Track 5The Creative Writing Pod — Stamp of Quality
DraftingWork 1:1 with a Pod Creative Writing Expert on every section of the paper.
Internal ReviewPod Expert checks the full draft against GG's professional academic writing standards.
Final ApprovalLead Creative Writing Expert gives the formal Stamp of Quality — paper is publication-ready.
LOR TriggeredStamp of Quality automatically triggers the faculty Letter of Recommendation.
Unlimited EditingExpert feedback on every revision until the paper is definitively publication-perfect.
Track 6Research Internship
Mentor New ResearchersHigh-performing graduates return as Research Interns — mentoring the next cohort and building leadership credentials.
Track 7Academic Conference Strategy
Abstract Writing & Journal SubmissionGuided support to write and submit abstracts to social science conferences and peer-reviewed journals worldwide.
Who teaches this
Meet the faculty
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Research Mentor — Counterterrorism & Social Science Expert
Adjunct Professor of Counterterrorism & Cultural Intelligence, Nichols College · Assistant Professor of Social Science, Bryant University–BIT Zhuhai
A specialist in national security, human insecurity, illicit trafficking networks, and the criminal economies of the Global South. Research covers U.S. foreign policy, comparative study of gangs and cartels, counterterrorism and counternarcotics operations, diplomacy and minilateralism, and AI in conflict and governance. Utilizes modern research tools including AI-powered literature reviews and Python for content analysis — integrating cutting-edge methods into social science research.
CounterterrorismCriminal EconomiesU.S. Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsIllicit NetworksAI in Governance
CW
Creative Writing Expert
PhD in Literary Studies (In Progress) · MA in Literature · BA in English · College Professor since 2013
Published researcher and author. Expertise in academic writing, qualitative research, cultural studies, and literary analysis. Guides students to find their scholarly voice and write with precision, clarity, and genuine authority.
Academic WritingResearch PublishingScholarly Voice
⏱ Why you need to act now
This is a fully 1-on-1 program — each student gets their own dedicated professor. Spots are strictly limited each cohort.
Summer 2026Program window
12–15 wksProgram duration
100%1-on-1 sessions
LimitedSpots per cohort
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do students need prior social science or foreign policy experience?
No. Genuine curiosity about how the world works is all that's required. The professor builds academic foundations alongside the research project — including teaching qualitative and comparative research methods.
How does flexible scheduling work?
After enrollment, the student and professor connect directly to agree on a recurring schedule. The same applies for writing sessions with the Creative Writing Expert. No fixed days or times — built around your student's life and timezone.
How does this help my child's college application?
A published social science paper on criminal economies or U.S. foreign policy — paired with a thesis defense and a professor's Letter of Recommendation — is a credential that almost no other applicant holds. It demonstrates serious intellectual initiative.
Are all sessions individual?
Yes. This program is entirely 1-on-1. Every session — research, writing, and mentorship — is scheduled directly between the student and their mentor. There are no group sessions.
Do you guarantee the paper gets published?
We don't guarantee publication — no one can. We do guarantee every student finishes a submission-ready paper with full guided submission support and a faculty review.
Is there support between sessions?
Yes. WhatsApp group for parents, Discord for students, and Program Coordinators, Research Interns, and Coach Jo available anytime via WhatsApp, Discord, email, or phone.