Eligibility

Only the research articles/capstone projects that meet our guidelines and which pass our strict review process will be published. All reviewers are experts/professionals/scientists in their respective fields.

  1. Author(s) must be enrolled in high school (Grade 9 to 12) or an accredited College/University
  2. Must be student(s) original work only. Any adult involvement must only be in a mentoring capacity
  3. The research must be supervised/mentored by an adult other than a family member
  4. Must fulfill all the requirements based on the guidelines provided
  5. Solution must benefit humanity and/or the planet
  6. Images submitted must have a white background and must be original drawings in JPG or PNG file formats only. Preferred digital drawings and not photographs for best quality.
      One “Main Image” that represents your overall solution must be submitted for both Research Article and Capstone Project publication
  7. The video submission must be in MP4 format only and must be 3 to 6 minutes long. DO NOT exceed 6 minutes. The recommended length and best practice is 3 minutes.
      Video submission is mandatory for Capstone Project publication
      Video submission is optional for Research Article publication
  8. Written Document Submissions must be editable format in MS Word or Google Docs format only:
      For Research Article Category: The research article must be written in font size 12, double-spaced lines, and the content must be at least 10 pages not including the title page. Avoid using fancy font styles, font colors, etc.
      For Capstone Project Category: The project narrative must be 4 to 10 pages not including the title page and written in font size 12, double-spaced lines. Avoid using fancy font styles, font colors, etc.
  9. Submission Method: Upload all the needed documents into either Google Drive or OneDrive and share the link. We will download the files from your shared folder.
  10. Publication Fees: FEES = US$390 (NON-REFUNDABLE). Fees must be paid in full during the time of submission. If you are seeking a fee waiver, then submit the required proof document as specified below along with your submission.
  11. Guidelines: Follow the guidelines carefully and ensure all sections from the guidelines are properly addressed in your research article or capstone project submission. If any section is incomplete or missing, your submission would be disqualified

Guidelines for Research Article Guidelines for Capstone Project Download Nature’s Life Principles Download Reference List of Industries and Sectors
NOTE: Students are allowed to submit more than one research article or Capstone Project. But each article must be sent separately and will be treated as individual submissions. Previously reviewed and rejected articles cannot be resubmitted.

WHICH STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FEE WAIVER?

Fee waivers are generally given to students who demonstrate financial need. Students are eligible for fee waiver if they are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program, have a family income that falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines, are enrolled in a government program for low-income students, are a member of family that receives public assistance, are living in federally subsidized public housing or living in a foster home, or are homeless, a ward of the state, or an orphan.
Students seeking fee waiver, must submit one of the following proofs at the time of submission:
A) Proof from your school that you are in a school lunch program – a letter from the school administration, preferably on the letterhead, with their full contact information for verification
B) Parents or guardians shall provide income eligibility documentation in the form of income tax returns or current pay stubs demonstrating compliance with requirements that demonstrate at or below poverty guidelines

NOTIFICATIONS AFTER SUBMISSION:
You will hear from us through email. Add “publish@emerginginnovators.org” to your contact list and check your SPAM/Junk folder before reaching us.
Acceptance of your submission will be notified by email within 2 to 4 weeks, as we need to verify eligibility before acceptance. After acceptance you will hear the review result by email in about 4 to 6 weeks.
REVIEW RESULT:
Passed: Research Article or Capstone Project automatically queued for inclusion in next journal publication cycle
Modify and Resubmit: One-time minor corrections based on reviewer comments and resubmission allowed
Rejected: Research Article or Capstone Project not eligible for resubmission