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    Nova Research Program

    by Nova Scholar Education

    Nova Research turns a student-chosen investigation into a submission-ready paper through individual research mentoring and publication guidance.

    Last verified: 10 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Nova Research Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    In progress

    Eligibility

    Grades 6–12; worldwide

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 11-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $2,900; $4,950

    Duration

    20 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next session

    21 June-8 November 2026 · Current cycle in progress

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    Artificial IntelligenceBiologyEnvironmental ScienceHumanitiesSocial Sciences
    Sessions / cadence: 10/20 × 1-hour weekly; 3–7 hours independent
    Mentor model: Dedicated researcher; student-approved match
    Assessment style: Mentor feedback and draft review
    Main deliverable / output: Submission-ready scholarly research paper
    Certificate: Official certificate of completion
    Scheduling model: Individual availability; 48-hour rescheduling notice
    Latest verified cycle: Fall 2026

    Nova Research Program summary

    Nova Research pairs students with an individual researcher to turn an academic interest into a focused investigation and scholarly paper.

    The work moves through literature review, methodology, analysis, drafting, and publication preparation, with separate specialist support for submission.

    It suits students seeking sustained feedback and ownership of a research question. The promised outcome is a completed paper and supported submission, conditional on completing milestones; journal acceptance remains independent.

    What is Nova Research Program?

    Nova Research Program is Nova Scholar Education's personalized research mentorship program. Students work online with a dedicated researcher to develop their own question and produce a scholarly paper. Projects span STEM, social sciences, and humanities, including biology, artificial intelligence, environmental science, psychology, history, and law.

    The experience follows literature review, research planning, analysis, drafting, and revision rather than a fixed subject lecture course. Standard and Premium provide different amounts of research and publication-specialist contact. Specialists help select journals, format submissions, and, particularly in Premium, respond to editorial feedback.

    Why Succeed highlights Nova Research Program

    • The student-approved mentor match gives families a concrete opportunity to assess subject expertise before research begins.

    • Published track breakdowns distinguish research-mentor contact from publication-specialist sessions, making the support easier to compare.

    • The process connects question development, methods, analysis, and writing instead of treating publication as an isolated final task.

    • Student-selected topics allow investigations across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary questions.

    Who is Nova Research Program for?

    Best for

    Students who want sustained individual feedback while developing a self-chosen question into a carefully argued research paper.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want access to a physical laboratory or expect journal acceptance to follow automatically from participation.

    Is Nova Research Program worth it?

    Nova Research is worth considering when individual methods guidance and repeated feedback fill a gap in the support you can access through school. Its clearest value is the combination of a dedicated researcher and publication specialists, with separate session counts for each track.

    The benefit depends on how much independent reading, analysis, and revision you are prepared to do. A completed paper can show substantive learning, but journal acceptance is not guaranteed and physical laboratory access is not supplied. Compare the mentor's expertise and actual feedback with other available research support before committing.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,900; $4,950; includes Standard: nine research-mentor sessions and one publication-specialist session., Premium: 15 research-mentor sessions and five specialist sessions., Topic development, research planning, and draft feedback., Journal selection, formatting, and submission guidance., Premium: additional editorial feedback and resubmission support., Platform access and software tools..

    Dates and time commitment

    20 weeks; 10/20 × 1-hour weekly; 3–7 hours independent.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main deliverable is a completed scholarly research paper, with supported journal submission conditional on completing required milestones.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    No prior research experience or fully formed question is required. A general academic interest is enough to begin developing a focused topic with a mentor.

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    How much preparation does Nova Research Program need?

    Effort level

    Sustained weekly research and writing.

    Best started

    Begin planning at least 3–4 weeks before your intended cohort start, allowing for the stated 2–3-week admissions process and mentor matching.

    Main challenge

    Narrowing an interesting topic into a feasible question and supporting the answer with sound evidence.

    Typical preparation

    • Write down two or three academic interests and what you would like to understand about each.

    • Read introductory scholarly material without committing prematurely to a finished research question.

    • Map independent-work time around school commitments and discuss the track's workload during your interview.

    • If seeking financial aid, prepare proof of family income for admissions.

    Useful if

    You want to learn research methods while producing a paper you can explain confidently.

    What do students do on Nova Research Program?

    You develop a student-chosen investigation through individual mentor meetings and independent work. The project progresses from understanding existing scholarship to producing and preparing a complete academic paper.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Review existing literature and narrow your interest into a focused question.

    2. 2

      Create an outline, methodology, and structured reading list with your mentor.

    3. 3

      Conduct the reading, data analysis, modeling, or other investigation appropriate to your project.

    4. 4

      Draft the paper and revise its argument, evidence, and interpretation using mentor feedback.

    5. 5

      Work with a publication specialist to select an outlet and prepare the submission.

    6. 6

      In Premium, use additional publication support to address feedback and prepare resubmissions.

    Nova Research Program dates and deadlines

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Spring 2026 application deadline

    15 March 2026

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Summer 2026 — Session I application deadline

    17 May 2026

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Premium — Summer 2026 — Session II application deadline

    14 June 2026

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Fall 2026 application deadline

    30 August 2026

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Spring 2026

    19 April-28 June 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 19 April–28 June 2026.

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Premium — Spring 2026

    19 April-6 September 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 19 April–6 September 2026.

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Summer 2026 — Session I

    21 June-30 August 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 21 June–30 August 2026.

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Premium — Summer 2026 — Session I

    21 June-8 November 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 21 June–8 November 2026.

    Active

    Nova Research Program — Premium — Summer 2026 — Session II

    19 July-6 December 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 19 July–6 December 2026.

    Active

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Summer 2026 — Session II

    19 July-27 September 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 19 July–27 September 2026.

    Past

    Nova Research Program — Standard — Fall 2026

    13 September-22 November 2026

    Regular application deadline; program: 13 September–22 November 2026.

    Active

    Nova Research Program — Premium — Fall 2026

    13 September 2026-21 February 2027

    Regular application deadline; program: 13 September 2026–21 February 2027.

    Active

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students in Grades 6–12 worldwide.

    • Gap-year and college-bound students may also participate.

    • No prior research experience is required.

    • Bring a general academic interest; a finished question is unnecessary.

    • Commit consistently to independent research and mentor meetings.

    • Parental consent is required for students aged 13–17.

    How much does Nova Research Program cost?

    Standard program fee

    $2,900 — Ten sessions with research and publication support.

    Funding or discounts

    • Premium program fee: $4,950 — Twenty sessions with expanded specialist support.
    • Scholarships and financial aid: Aid applicants provide proof of family income during admissions.

    What's included

    Standard: nine research-mentor sessions and one publication-specialist session., Premium: 15 research-mentor sessions and five specialist sessions., Topic development, research planning, and draft feedback., Journal selection, formatting, and submission guidance., Premium: additional editorial feedback and resubmission support., Platform access and software tools.

    How to apply to Nova Research Program

    1. 1

      Choose your intended cohort and discuss whether Standard or Premium fits your goals.

    2. 2

      Complete the official online application, describing your interests and research goals.

    3. 3

      If requesting financial aid, provide proof of family income during admissions.

    4. 4

      Attend the admissions interview to discuss your idea, commitment, and timeline.

    5. 5

      Receive the admissions decision and review the proposed mentors.

    6. 6

      Approve your mentor match and begin developing your research.

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    Learning format

    Research mentorship is fully online, with 10 Standard or 20 Premium one-hour sessions, normally held weekly at individually arranged times; Premium can meet twice weekly. The program overview recommends 5–7 total hours weekly, while the detailed FAQ specifies one live hour plus 3–7 hours of independent reading, analysis, and writing.

    Nova does not provide physical laboratory space; students may integrate experiments conducted through facilities they access independently.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Dedicated one-on-one researcher mentorship matched to your subject and goals.

    • Mentors include graduate students, professors, and alumni from top-25 universities.

    • Review and approve a suggested mentor or request another match.

    • Standard includes nine research sessions and one publication-specialist session.

    • Premium includes 15 research sessions and five specialist sessions.

    • Feedback addresses argument structure, evidence, analysis, and submission preparation.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Students can participate from anywhere in the world.
    • Cohorts share a start date; individual meeting times follow student availability.
    • Sessions normally last one hour and meet weekly.
    • Premium students may arrange twice-weekly meetings.
    • Reschedule conflicts with 48 hours' notice; independent work follows your schedule.

    Assessment style

    Progress is reviewed through mentor feedback on research and writing, followed by publication-specialist review of the paper.

    • Refine a workable question and research methodology.
    • Receive feedback on argument structure and use of evidence.
    • Check whether data-driven conclusions follow from the analysis.
    • Revise the completed draft for an appropriate journal or competition.
    • Use Premium support to respond to editorial feedback and resubmit.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main deliverable is a completed scholarly research paper, with supported journal submission conditional on completing required milestones.

    • A formal outline, methodology, and structured reading list.

    • Journal submission prepared with publication-specialist guidance.

    • An official completion certificate for successful participants.

    • A possible mentor recommendation based on commitment and progress.

    Nova Research Program FAQs

    No prior research experience or fully formed question is required. A general academic interest is enough to begin developing a focused topic with a mentor.

    Standard includes nine research-mentor sessions and one publication-specialist session. Premium includes 15 research-mentor sessions and five specialist sessions, with more extensive publication and revision support.

    The program overview recommends 5–7 hours weekly, including a one-hour mentor meeting. The detailed FAQ describes 3–7 hours of independent reading, analysis, and writing in addition to that meeting.

    Yes. Nova proposes mentors based on your interests and goals, and you can review and approve the match or request another suggested mentor.

    No. Its research guarantee covers a completed scholarly paper and journal submission when required milestones are completed; the journal decides whether to accept the work.

    No physical laboratory space is supplied. Mentors can help integrate experiments conducted through facilities that students access independently.

    Individual meetings are arranged around student availability. Sessions can be rescheduled with 48 hours' notice, and Premium students may arrange twice-weekly meetings.

    Yes. Scholarships and financial aid are available, and applicants requesting aid must provide proof of family income during admissions.

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    Sources & verification

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    • Nova Scholar Program Guarantees: Real Outcomes in AI, Research, and More | Nova Scholar Education
    • Privacy Policy | Nova Scholar Education
    • Terms and Conditions | Nova Scholar Education
    • Blog | Nova Scholar Education
    • Contact Us | Nova Scholar Education
    • Browse Student Projects | Nova Scholar Education
    • Introductory Call | Nova Scholar Education
    • FAQ | Nova Scholar Education
    • Application Process | Nova Scholar Education
    • Nova Research Publication Program | Nova Scholar Education

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