Application for Junior Research Scholar – Pre-University Capstone Track

For ambitious Senior High School students and selected early Undergraduate students. Your submission will be reviewed by NanoTRIZ Selection Committee. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a short interview. If the applicant is under 18, parent/guardian involvement is required before any offer is confirmed.

This program is designed to help students build a serious academic portfolio through guided small-group work. Depending on the student’s goals, readiness, topic fit, and supervision capacity, possible directions may include: a research paper or mini-review, a book or structured non-fiction review, a conference abstract and talk, innovation dossier or early patent-pathway exploration, ethical AI tools for academic work, university application portfolio development, and research skills with academic writing improvement. Final project direction and scope are discussed individually with each student after review and are not guaranteed in advance.

1. Student details

First name

Last name

Phone

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Address

Current School / Institute

Current Year Level / Grade

Expected Graduation Year

2. Parent / guardian details (If under 18, parent details are required)

Is student under 18?

Yes

Parent / Guardian Full Name

Parent / Guardian Email

Parent / Guardian Phone Number

Relationship to Student

3. Academic direction and motivation

What subjects or fields interest student most?

What do you hope to achieve in the next 6–12 months?

Student CV / Resume — optional but encouraged

Transcript / Grades

Portfolio Links — optional (GitHub / OSF / Google Drive / personal website / article / project page)

I understand that NanoTRIZ is an independent non-accredited program and does not award recognised higher education qualifications.

I understand that participation does not guarantee university admission, scholarship success, publication acceptance, patent approval, or Fellowship appointment.

I agree to academic integrity and responsible AI use.

I understand that I must complete my own intellectual work and that NanoTRIZ does not provide ghostwriting or pay-for-authorship services.

If under 18: I understand that parent/guardian consent is required before any offer is confirmed.

Parent consent section / Parent/Guardian Consent Confirmation / Consent Form Upload (PDF)