May 25, 2021
Description
Students perform original research individually with only the advice of a teacher/mentor. Includes completion of an abstract, research report, and other research paper prerequisites; HS Senior-friendly
Competitiveness
Very Difficult. This basically results in you writing a research paper in neuroscience in a medium/high popularity journal. Only 8 possible prizes; 4 winners will present their research at a prestigious research conference (ANN 72nd conference)
Minimum Technical Skill Needed
Requires original research without any outside help (not like science fair where your professor can do the majority of it); otherwise has no school affiliation and any high schooler can apply
Application Process Includes
Competition at the national level