Research Placement Infrastructure

Ready to give your students global reach?

We've spent a decade building relationships with the world's leading research institutions. Now we build programs for universities ready to offer their students more.

400+
Students placed
100+
Publications
10+
Years operating
20+
Partner institutions

Students placed at

Mayo Clinic Harvard University Johns Hopkins Yale University Brown University King's College London University of Calgary KAUST Vanderbilt Medical Center University of Strathclyde
Mayo Clinic Harvard University Johns Hopkins Yale University Brown University King's College London University of Calgary KAUST Vanderbilt Medical Center University of Strathclyde

The Sterling Difference

Ten years of relationship-building, delivered to your doorstep.

Universities spend years trying to establish research partnerships with elite institutions. We've already done that work. Sterling Academic gives your medical school immediate access to a vetted network of research mentors at the institutions that matter.

"We transform ad-hoc student placements into institutional programs with global reach."
01

Mentor Network

Direct relationships with principal investigators at world-class institutions.

02

Program Design

Structured pathways built on a decade of operational experience.

03

Full Operations

From selection to visa coordination, we handle every detail.

04

Proven Results

100+ peer-reviewed publications from our student cohorts.

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Engagement Models

Meet institutions where they are

Bring Harvard-caliber research experience to your students. From strategic consulting to full program operation, we scale to your needs.

Advisory

Strategic Consulting

For institutions exploring or planning their first international research program.

  • Needs assessment
  • Peer benchmarking
  • Program design
  • Implementation roadmap

Network Access

Mentor Placements

We handle outreach and secure placement agreements at target institutions on your behalf.

  • Mentor identification
  • Outreach campaigns
  • Agreement negotiation
  • Signed commitments

Full Management

Turnkey Programs

End-to-end program operation. We run everything; you approve the final student list.

  • Network Access
  • Student selection process
  • Scholarship administration
  • Visa coordination & support

Let's Talk

Your students at Mayo, Harvard, and Hopkins by next summer.

A 30-minute call to understand your goals, your constraints, and whether Sterling is the right fit.

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