Research Scholar Program

3-Month Research Sprint — Pre-University Track

 
The NanoTRIZ Junior Research Scholar Program is a selective, non-accredited research-enrichment program for motivated senior secondary and pre-university students.

Over three months, participants follow a guided research workflow that may include topic selection, research-question formulation, scholarly literature analysis, responsible use of AI tools, research-style writing, scientific communication and portfolio development.
The program does not attempt to replicate university degree study or PhD-level research. Its purpose is to develop research literacy, evidence-based reasoning, academic integrity, scientific writing and clear communication.

What Participants Do

Participants work through a structured process that may include:

• selecting and refining a focused topic

• formulating a feasible research question

• locating and evaluating scholarly sources

• comparing evidence and identifying knowledge gaps

• using AI-assisted tools with verification and appropriate disclosure

• preparing a research-style report or other structured output

• developing a presentation, visual abstract or portfolio artifact

Participants remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, interpretation and final content of their work.

Expected Output

Participants work toward a documented research portfolio output appropriate to their topic, experience and progress. This may include a short literature review, research proposal, analytical report, perspective-style discussion, presentation or scientific visual communication artifact.
Outputs are reviewed internally for structure, clarity, source use, citation practice and responsible AI use. Internal review is not equivalent to journal peer review.
Selected work may subsequently be considered for further development or external submission under a separate process. Publication, DOI assignment, indexing or public dissemination is not guaranteed.

Program Structure

Duration: Three months
Format: Remote, mentored and milestone-based
Guidance: Up to four guided sessions per month
Independent work: Literature reading, analysis, writing and revision
Outputs: Agreed project materials and a portfolio artifact
Review: Internal feedback on structure, clarity, evidence use and responsible AI practice

Program Fee

Program access fee: AUD 600 for three months
The fee covers the mentoring, templates, digital workflows, learning resources, feedback and portfolio-development support specified in the applicable program documents. It does not purchase authorship, publication, academic credit, admission, affiliation or any guaranteed external outcome.
Eligibility

The program is intended for senior secondary and pre-university students interested in research-oriented study. Previous publication experience is not required.
Applicants are considered according to motivation, academic readiness, project feasibility and available mentoring capacity. Parent or guardian consent is required for participants under 18.

Learning and Portfolio Value

The program is designed to strengthen research literacy, academic reading and writing, responsible AI use, critical analysis and scientific communication.
Completed work may be included in a participant’s academic portfolio where appropriate. Universities, scholarship bodies and other external organisations independently determine whether and how such work is assessed.

Progression and Recognition

Participants who demonstrate suitable progress may be considered for a longer NanoTRIZ research-enrichment track. Progression is selective and not automatic.
Participants who complete the agreed milestones may receive a non-accredited Certificate of Completion. A factual mentor evaluation or reference letter may be provided where justified by documented participation and work quality.

Status Notice

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute is an independent private Australian research and innovation initiative. It is not a university, registered higher-education provider, RTO, CRICOS provider or accredited education provider. Registered training organisations are the entities authorised to issue nationally recognised VET qualifications, while registered higher-education providers appear on TEQSA’s National Register.

“Junior Research Scholar” is an internal NanoTRIZ program designation only. Participation does not confer an AQF qualification, university credit, academic appointment, scholarship, employment or eligibility for an Australian student visa. It does not guarantee publication, admission, funding or external recognition.
For minors, consent, privacy, recordings and public use of names or outputs should be managed through the parent or guardian documentation. Australian privacy protections apply to personal information regardless of age, and valid consent depends on the person’s capacity to understand the decision.