New scientists, student in college or high school, submit your research to OJSSR, a new Journal created just for you! 

Have you completed a research project that contributes new knowledge? Are you a high school student, undergraduate, or early-career scientist looking to communicate your research via professional research publication?

The Open Journal for Students’ and New Scientists’ Research (OJSSR) is now accepting submissions; and we want to hear from you! 

OJSSR is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal designed specifically for emerging scientists. Published by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, this one-of-a-kind platform empowers students, aspiring scientists and new scientists to share their discoveries, build their publication record, and join a global network of mentors and scholars.

What We’re Looking For:

OJSSR welcomes a wide range of submissions in the biological and life sciences, public health and education research including:

Original research articles

Individual short studies and lab-based projects

Scientific literature reviews

Summer program or other individual research projects

Whether your individual work was completed in a classroom, lab, competition, or independent study; we want to invite you to see if you turn it into a published paper.

Why Choose OJSSR?
Get published in a peer-reviewed academic journal

Receive supportive feedback from mentors and STEM professionals

Learn how to write, cite, and edit like a real scientist

Join monthly writing, research and publishing workshops

Become part of a growing global community of new scientists

Now Accepting Submissions
Submit your manuscript for our 2025 to 2026 issue! Early submissions are encouraged. Visit our website for full author guidelines and deadlines. 

Join the Next Generation of Science
Don’t wait to be invited into the world of research—step into it now.

OJSSR is where future scientists begin publishing. Let your research speak. Submit today. Be seen. Be cited. Be part of the future of science.