Tier II · Teams

Team research projects.

Explore the current and upcoming Team terms, compare approved research projects, and follow each session’s enrollment status.

Current and Upcoming Terms

Review each term independently.

Enrollment periods may overlap. Each term keeps its own approved proposals, session dates, deadlines, and registration status.

Format: Fully online · Cohort size: 5–7 students · Duration: 8 weeks · Live schedule: about 2 live contact hours/week · Tuition: $2,995

Teams are VRI’s smaller, more intensive pathway for students ready for deeper independent work and closer mentor feedback. Official meeting links are assigned by VRI after placement. Google Meet is the default VRI-approved meeting platform; VRI may approve another platform when operationally necessary. Students should expect approximately two live contact hours per week, typically including a core research meeting plus a second project studio or check-in.

Registration has closed. Approved proposals remain available for reference.

Teams · Session 1

September 14, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Enrollment is closed for Session 1. Approved proposals remain available for reference.

Enrollment Closed Topics pending

Enrollment is closed. Session dates: September 14, 2026–November 6, 2026.

Teams · Session 2

September 28, 2026 – November 20, 2026

Enrollment is closed for Session 2. Approved proposals remain available for reference.

Enrollment Closed Topics pending

Enrollment is closed. Session dates: September 28, 2026–November 20, 2026.

Projects are being finalized and remain subject to final VRI approval.

Teams · Session 1

January 11, 2027 – March 5, 2027

Projects are being finalized for Session 1 and remain subject to final VRI approval.

In Preparation Topics pending

Interest Form

Pending final VRI approval: project publication and enrollment remain unavailable until the required readiness gates are complete. Regular registration deadline: November 23, 2026.

Teams · Session 2

February 8, 2027 – April 2, 2027

Projects are being finalized for Session 2 and remain subject to final VRI approval.

In Preparation Topics pending

Interest Form

Pending final VRI approval: project publication and enrollment remain unavailable until the required readiness gates are complete. Regular registration deadline: December 21, 2026.

Questions

Need help choosing a term, session, or pathway?

Review the Questions & Answers and Programs & Pricing pages for placement, scheduling, tuition, and enrollment information. Completed, permissioned student work is published separately in the Research Archive.

Interest Form Questions & Answers Programs & Pricing Research Archive