Topics of Interest

• Machine learning methods: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning
• AI applications in science, including biology, physics, chemistry, environmental science, etc.
• Data science and big data analytics
• Ethical and responsible AI development
• Robotics, autonomous systems, and planning
• Interdisciplinary research combining AI with other fields

Submission Guidelines

• Eligibility: High school students in Canada (Grades 8–12).
• Team submissions allowed (up to 3 students per paper).
• First Round Submission: Papers can be submitted in any readable format (Word or PDF). No strict template required initially.
• Word Count Guidelines for First Round:
  • Abstract: 150–300 words
  • Introduction: 400–600 words
  • Method/Experiment: 500–800 words
  • Results: 300–500 words
  • Discussion/Conclusion: 300–500 words
• Second Round (Camera-Ready Submission): After acceptance, authors must reformat papers using the official templates:LaTeXorWord.
• All figures, charts, and images must be high resolution:
  • Minimum resolution: 300 DPI for all images.
  • Preferred formats: PNG, SVG, or PDF (for vector graphics).
  • Ensure all labels, text, and data points in images are clearly readable when scaled.
• Original work only. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
• All papers must properly cite prior work. Authors must:
  • Use either IEEE citation style or APA 7th Edition style.
  • Include a bibliography at the end of the paper.
  • Use simple inline citations during the First Round; full formatting is required for the Camera-Ready version.
  • Ensure citations are complete — plagiarism or improper citation will result in disqualification.

Review Process & Final Selection

All submissions will undergo a rigorous single-blind peer review. Each paper will receive constructive feedback from a panel of reviewers composed of university researchers, graduate students, and domain experts. Students are encouraged to treat this process as a valuable learning experience and a chance to improve their work.

Due to the expected volume of submissions, only a fraction of high-quality papers will be selected as finalists. Finalist papers will be officially published in the 2026 Spring edition of the Canadian Youth Journal of AI for Science.

Our internal Review Committee will also nominate a select number of outstanding papers for special recognition through the following awards:

• Youth Impact Award
• Youth Innovation Award
• Gold Award
• Silver Award
• Bronze Award

These recognitions are based on predefined evaluation criteria. For full details, visit the Award Rubric page.

How to Submit

The submission portal will open in August 2025. Authors must submit their abstracts and full papers through the official portal. Late submissions will not be considered.

For questions about submission, please contact us at: general@futureera.foundation

Ethics and Conduct

Authors must adhere to the FutureEra Code of Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity. All submissions must be the students' original work, and proper citations must be provided for referenced material.