Youth Track: Shape the Future Through Research
Empowering high school students, undergraduates, and early-career researchers to make their mark on global SDG innovation
Designed for Young Innovators
Access world-class opportunities tailored to amplify your academic journey and career trajectory
One-on-One Mentorship
Connect with experienced researchers and academics who guide you through project refinement, methodology design, and academic writing standards tailored to your research domain.
Portfolio Development
Build a professional academic portfolio with peer-reviewed publications, presentation certificates, and documented research experience that strengthens university applications and career prospects.
Publication Support
Navigate the EasyChair peer review process with guidance on formatting, revision strategies, and preparing your work for indexed conference proceedings and potential journal pathways.
Digital-First Participation
Present your research remotely with professional virtual presentation tools, recorded sessions, and asynchronous networking opportunities that eliminate geographical and financial barriers.
Scholarships & Travel Grants
Apply for registration fee waivers and travel support for selected high-impact projects, ensuring financial constraints never limit your participation in global academic discourse.
Global Networking
Connect with peers, mentors, and institutions worldwide through structured networking sessions, collaborative project spaces, and ongoing community engagement beyond the conference.
Who Can Participate
Three distinct tracks tailored to your academic stage, each with dedicated support and appropriate submission expectations
High School Track
Students currently enrolled in grades 9–12 at any accredited high school worldwide, including homeschooled and independent learners.
Extended abstracts, posters, research reports, prototype demonstrations, field studies, social impact projects aligned with SDGs.
Community water quality analysis, AI-powered educational apps for underserved regions, renewable energy models for schools, gender equity awareness campaigns with data collection.
Undergraduate Track
Students pursuing bachelor's degrees at accredited universities in any discipline, including interdisciplinary studies, STEM, social sciences, and arts.
Full research papers, extended abstracts, technology prototypes, software demonstrations, policy briefs, data-driven analysis projects.
Machine learning models for climate prediction, circular economy business models, health tech innovations for rural access, urban planning solutions using geospatial data.
Early-Career Researcher Track
Recent graduates (within 3 years), master's students, early PhD candidates, independent researchers, startup founders working on SDG-aligned innovation.
Full academic papers, conference papers, prototype systems, digital art installations, interdisciplinary research projects, policy innovation studies.
AI governance frameworks for global cooperation, biomedical device prototypes for low-resource settings, digital platforms for inclusive education, sustainability analytics dashboards.
Your Journey With Us
A structured, supportive pathway from initial submission to published researcher
Mentorship Matching
Upon registration, you're paired with a subject-matter expert based on your research area, academic stage, and project goals. Initial consultation call scheduled within 48 hours.
Project Refinement Sessions
Weekly virtual meetings to strengthen methodology, clarify research questions, address gaps, and align your work with academic standards and SDG impact criteria.
Submission & Peer Review
Submit via EasyChair for double-blind peer review. Mentors help interpret reviewer feedback, guide revision strategy, and ensure your response addresses all concerns comprehensively.
Portfolio & Presentation Coaching
Receive personalized guidance on crafting conference presentations, designing visual aids, and documenting your research journey for portfolios, resumes, and university applications.
Publication & Recognition
Accepted works published in indexed conference proceedings. Receive certificates, letters of recommendation, and guidance on next steps including journal submission pathways.
Key Dates & Milestones
Plan your research journey with our comprehensive Youth Track timeline
Registration Opens
Youth Track registration and mentorship applications open for all three categories.
Mentorship Sessions
Weekly one-on-one and group mentorship sessions for project development and refinement.
Submission Deadline
Final deadline for all Youth Track submissions via EasyChair platform.
Peer Review Period
Double-blind peer review conducted with feedback loops and revision support from mentors.
Acceptance Notifications
Authors notified of acceptance status with detailed reviewer feedback and next steps.
Presentation Preparation
Coaching sessions for creating slides, rehearsing presentations, and portfolio documentation.
Conference & Presentations
Youth Track presentations, poster sessions, networking events, and award ceremonies.
Publication Release
Conference proceedings published with indexed DOIs, certificates distributed, recommendation letters issued.
Success Stories
Hear from youth participants who transformed their ideas into impactful research and career opportunities
The Youth Track mentorship completely transformed my research approach. My mentor helped me refine my methodology for studying microplastics in local waterways, and now my paper is published in the conference proceedings. This experience was instrumental in my acceptance to MIT's environmental engineering program.
As an undergraduate from a small university in Kenya, I never thought I'd present my AI-powered agricultural app at an international conference. The digital-first model made it accessible, and the portfolio coaching helped me secure a research internship at a leading agritech startup.
The peer review feedback was rigorous but constructive, and my mentor guided me through every revision. My research on gender equity in STEM education was accepted and later invited for a follow-up journal publication. This kickstarted my academic career.
I received a travel scholarship that allowed me to present my renewable energy prototype in person. The networking opportunities were incredible—I connected with researchers who are now collaborating on my PhD project. The Youth Track opened doors I never imagined.
Resources & Templates
Everything you need to prepare a competitive submission and navigate the publication process successfully
Youth Track Submission Template
Structured template with formatting guidelines for extended abstracts, full papers, and poster submissions aligned with EasyChair requirements.
Mentorship Handbook
Comprehensive guide to maximizing mentorship sessions, effective communication strategies, and preparing questions to accelerate your research progress.
Submission Checklist
Step-by-step checklist covering research scope validation, formatting requirements, reference management, ethical considerations, and submission platform navigation.
EasyChair Submission Guide
Detailed walkthrough for creating an EasyChair account, uploading documents, managing revisions, responding to reviewers, and tracking submission status.
Sample Accepted Papers
Collection of exemplary Youth Track submissions from previous years across high school, undergraduate, and early-career categories, with reviewer notes and success factors.
Portfolio Development Guide
Strategies for documenting your research journey, creating visual portfolios for university applications, building researcher profiles, and leveraging conference participation for career advancement.
Presentation Skills Toolkit
Templates for conference slides, tips for virtual presentations, body language and delivery strategies, handling Q&A sessions, and creating impactful visual storytelling.
Scholarship Application Template
Application form for travel grants and registration fee waivers, including impact statement guidelines, budget justification, and recommendation letter request templates.
Ready to Launch Your Research Career?
Join hundreds of young researchers who have transformed their ideas into published work, built impressive portfolios, and connected with global academic communities. The Youth Track provides everything you need to succeed—mentorship, resources, and a platform for your voice to be heard.
Take the Next Step
Choose the path that fits your current stage and goals
Have questions about eligibility, submission requirements, or the review process?