NanoTRIZ Scholars: application
NanoTRIZ Scholars is a selective, non-accredited research program of the NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute (Australia). Places are awarded on merit through this open call. There is no application fee and no program fee.
Who can apply: students in the final years of secondary school (aged 15 to 18) and university students at bachelor's or master's level, in any country. The program is delivered online and in English. Projects need a link to science or technology.
What Scholars do: each Scholar works online on one research project of their own under the supervision of the Founding Director, with regular meetings by video call and written feedback between meetings. The topic, the schedule and the intended result (for example a literature review, a research report or a research proposal) are agreed individually at the start and written down in a short project plan.
Places: up to 5 in this call. Applications are reviewed as they arrive; the call closes when the places are filled.
How applications are assessed. Each application is scored on five criteria: (1) quality and clarity of the research question; (2) motivation and fit with the program; (3) academic preparation and command of English; (4) independence and academic integrity; (5) time available for the project. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a short online interview, which a parent or guardian may attend. Decisions are sent in writing.
A place in the program is not a promise of publication, authorship, university admission or a scholarship. Authorship of any publication depends on a real scientific contribution and is decided on the completed work, following accepted authorship criteria.