- Based around an annual theme
- Present independent research as paper, exhibition, performance, documentary, or website
- Non-paper options allow group submissions
- The only quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal for high school students
- History research papers only
- Essays published automatically entered for Emerson Prize
- Online in 2020
- 2 week intensive history research and writing workshop
- A rigorous independent research program guided by a professor
- Done remotely, no travel necessary
- Top research projects chosen for publication
- Open to grades 10 and 11
- Diverse classes taught by Stanford University Professors
- Well-respected, rigorous program