Essay Competition 2025
Submissions for JSSHR's Essay Competition 2025 are now open for students eager to showcase their research and academic prowess.
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Dive into the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Humanities through your research paper, crafting innovative ideas and scholarly insights.
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Join a community that celebrates intellectual curiosity and scholarly excellence. Submit your research paper to become part of a cohort of aspiring scholars and thinkers shaping the future of academic discourse.
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Embark on a journey of exploration, innovation, and scholarly growth with the Essay Competition 2025. Shape the future as you engage, explore, and excel in your academic pursuits.
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Please be sure to follow the guidelines, as our rules have changed from previous years.
Eligibility​​
Journals for Scholars in STEM and Humanities Research (JSSHR) welcome students currently in grades 8-12 to submit their research paper to JSSHR. Participants must be under 18 years of age at the time of submission.​
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​We welcome students from around the world to participate. However, your research paper must be written in English. Submissions in any other languages will not be considered.
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Essay Topics
Your work must align with one of the following subject matters:
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Group 1: Sciences and Mathematics
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Group 2: Technology and Engineering
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Group 3: Social Studies and History
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Group 4: Economics and Business
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Submissions in other subject matters will not be eligible. Each year, you may submit just 1 application in total.
Judging Criteria
Our panel judges evaluate every eligible research paper submitted by participants. The judging criteria include but are not limited to the originality of the topic, the process and depth of the research, the project's impact, structural coherence, and academic writing proficiency.
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Exceptional submissions will demonstrate a unique perspective, a well-executed research methodology, a clear articulation of impact, a coherent structure, and compelling writing that engages and persuades the audience. ​​​​​
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We will be using AI detection tools to make sure submissions are the student's original work.
Rules and Deadlines
​​​Rules and Eligibility
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The essay competition is open to high school students with a keen interest in STEM or Humanities subjects.
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You must currently be in grades 8-12 and under 18 years of age at the time of submission to participate.
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The topic must align with STEM or Humanities disciplines, and your paper must be submitted to the correct subject group in the application form.
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Research papers must be written in English and follow the format of an academic paper, journal, or business proposal.
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Each year, you may submit just 1 application in total. Do not make multiple submissions, even if they are from different groups.
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Papers should be between 3 to 10 pages in length.
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Collaboration is allowed with up to 2 partners, but you must be the primary researcher, and you must specify the names and roles of collaborators.
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The research paper must be the original work of the participant. Use of AI or translation tools in any part of the paper is strictly prohibited.
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Ethical guidelines must be followed in all research projects.
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Proper citation of all sources that are not original is required.
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Submissions will be subjected to a plagiarism check, and any instance of plagiarism will lead to instant disqualification.
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Deadlines and Key Dates
Nov 1, 2024
Begin accepting research papers for the JSSHR Essay Competition 2025.
Jan 31, 2025
Last day to submit research papers for the competition.
Feb 1, 2025
Begin evaluation of research papers by industry experts and scholars.
Mar 15, 2025
Notification of finalists.
Apr 15, 2025
Announcement of competition winners and recognition of outstanding research projects.
May 1, 2025
Publication of winning research papers available on JSSHR's official website.