Turn your ideas into published research.
Make A Mark is an online academic platform designed specifically for school students to publish original work. We bridge the gap between young innovation and formal academia by providing a space to share projects in Robotics, AI, STEM, Entrepreneurship, Media, and Emerging Fields.
We help you develop critical research thinking, ethical inquiry, and scientific communication. Every submission maintains an age-appropriate rigour that meets global academic standards, fully aligned with UNESCO and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) principles.
💡 Double Your Impact with the AVA Challenge:
Are you already preparing a paper, presentation, or project for the AVA Challenge? Don’t let that hard work stop at the presentation stage! You can easily repurpose your AVA Challenge submission, refine it based on the feedback you receive, and submit it here to become a published author in a global peer-reviewed journal.
Why Publish With Us?
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Maximised Efforts
Take the research you did for the AVA Challenge and turn it into a formal, published academic asset. -
Real Academic Experience
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Global Recognition
Your work is held to meaningful standards that align with global UNESCO and SDG benchmarks. -
Future-Proofing Your Profile
Publishing early builds a foundation for future research, academic contributions, and potential patent applications down the road.
Program Breakdown
| Audience | School students with original research or projects (including AVA Challenge participants) |
| Format | Global digital platform |
| Timeline | Ongoing submission cycles (apply anytime) |
| Key Outcomes | Peer-reviewed publication, scientific communication skills, and ethical research training |
Your Path to Publication
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Draft Your Work (or Repurpose Your AVA Project)
Package your original project or adapt your AVA Challenge paper spanning Robotics, AI, STEM, Entrepreneurship, Media, or an emerging field.
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Submit via the Platform
Review our submission guidelines on the Make A Mark dashboard and upload your draft.
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Refine and Polish
Work directly with our editorial team to address peer feedback, incorporate any insights gained from the AVA Challenge, and elevate your paper to global publication standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly can I submit?
We accept original papers, case studies, and project reviews spanning Robotics, AI, STEM, Entrepreneurship, Media, and emerging technologies. If you wrote a technical paper for the AVA Challenge, it is a perfect candidate for submission.
Is the journal peer-reviewed?
Yes. Make A Mark uses an editorial and review process tailored specifically for school-level research. This ensures your work is challenged and improved by mentors without losing its unique, youthful perspective.
Learn more
Listen to the FizzicsEd podcast, where you can hear from Sukruti Narayanan, founder of the AIMERS Foundation.
