Curated for High School Researchers

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Browse our curated list of 24+ academic journals that accept high school student research. All vetted for legitimacy and student-friendliness.

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International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR)

A peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal publishing high-quality research work across various academic disciplines.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
+2 more
Moderate
2-4 weeks
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed
⭐ Recommended

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)

An international open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on innovative research and analytical reviews.

Computer Science
Engineering
Social Sciences
Humanities
+1 more
Moderate
2-4 weeks
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed
⭐ Recommended

IOSR Journals

International Organization of Scientific Research publishing peer-reviewed journals across engineering, medical, and social sciences.

Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
+2 more
Moderate
3-6 weeks
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed
⭐ Recommended

International Engineering Research Journal (IERJ)

A peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to publishing engineering and technology research papers.

Engineering
Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics
Moderate
2-4 weeks
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

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The Concord Review

The only journal in the world to publish academic history research by high school students. Highly prestigious and recognized by top universities.

History
Competitive
8-12 weeks
$70
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Journal of Emerging Investigators

A free, open-access journal that publishes scientific research conducted by middle and high school students. Run by graduate students from Harvard and MIT.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
+1 more
Moderate
8-16 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Journal of High School Science Research

Dedicated exclusively to publishing high school student research across all STEM disciplines with mentorship support.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
+2 more
Moderate
6-10 weeks
$25
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Young Scientists Journal

An international, peer-reviewed science journal written by students, for students. Run entirely by young people aged 12-20.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
+1 more
Easy to Publish
4-8 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Curieux Academic Journal

A multidisciplinary journal that publishes research from high school students across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

History
Literature
Psychology
Economics
+3 more
Moderate
6-12 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

International Journal of High School Research

An open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original research by high school students worldwide.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
+2 more
Easy to Publish
4-6 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

National High School Journal of Science

Student-run journal that publishes high-quality scientific research and review articles by high school students.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Neuroscience
+1 more
Moderate
8-12 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Berkeley Scientific Journal

UC Berkeley's undergraduate science journal that occasionally accepts exceptional high school research.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
+1 more
Competitive
10-14 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal

Columbia University's undergraduate research journal that accepts strong submissions from high school researchers.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Neuroscience
+1 more
Competitive
8-12 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Yale Review of Undergraduate Research in Psychology

Yale's psychology journal that welcomes exceptional high school psychology research.

Psychology
Competitive
8-14 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

The Economics Review for Teens

A journal focused on publishing economic research and analysis by high school students.

Economics
Moderate
4-8 weeks
Free
Not indexed
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

The Dialectic: High School Philosophy Journal

A peer-reviewed journal publishing philosophical essays and arguments by high school students.

Philosophy
Moderate
6-10 weeks
Free
Not indexed
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Regeneron STS Proceedings

Research abstracts from Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. Extremely competitive but prestigious.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
+2 more
Competitive
16-20 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Siemens Competition Archives

Published research from top finalists in the former Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.

Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
+2 more
Competitive
12-16 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Elements: Boston College Undergraduate Research Journal

BC's undergraduate research journal that accepts exceptional high school STEM research.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Moderate
8-12 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Global Youth Review

An international journal publishing social science research by students aged 14-19.

Political Science
Economics
Sociology
International Relations
Easy to Publish
4-6 weeks
Free
Not indexed
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Journal of Student Research

A multidisciplinary, open-access journal publishing research from students at all academic levels including high school.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
+2 more
Moderate
8-12 weeks
$50
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Journal of Young Investigators

A peer-reviewed, undergraduate-run journal accepting research from high school and undergraduate students.

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
+1 more
Moderate
10-14 weeks
Free
Google Scholar
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Polyphony Lit

A student-run literary magazine publishing creative writing, poetry, and literary analysis by teens.

Literature
Creative Writing
Moderate
4-8 weeks
Free
Not indexed
✓ Accepts HS Students
Peer-Reviewed

Teen Ink

A national teen magazine, book series, and website devoted to teenage writing, art, and photography.

Literature
Creative Writing
Art
Photography
Easy to Publish
2-4 weeks
Free
Not indexed
✓ Accepts HS Students

How to Choose the Right Journal

Signs of a Legitimate Journal

  • ✓ Indexed in Google Scholar or other databases
  • ✓ Clear editorial board with real academics
  • ✓ Transparent peer review process
  • ✓ Reasonable publication timeline
  • ✓ No guarantees of acceptance

Warning Signs (Predatory Journals)

  • ⚠ Promises quick publication (under 2 weeks)
  • ⚠ Excessive fees with no clear breakdown
  • ⚠ Aggressive email solicitations
  • ⚠ No peer review or guaranteed acceptance
  • ⚠ Fake impact factors or metrics

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