Important Dates for Students


Fall 2026

  • Determine research question.
  • Design experiment and collect data.
  • Ask science teacher if the school participates in VJAS.

November 1, 2026

  • Deadline to apply for Phil Robinson research funds.

November 2026 to January 2027

  • Complete data collection.
  • Write paper.

February 21, 2027

  • Deadline to submit paper through Reviewr
  • Deadline to  pay the $35 paper submission fee*
  • Deadline to apply to be a student officer.
  • Deadline to apply for scholarships and awards.

*check with your science teacher to see if your school is paying this fee.
March 3, 2027

  • Deadline to edit research papers submitted for consideration.

Early April 2027

  • Students notified if research paper was selected for presentation at the Symposium 

April to May 2027

  • Prepare presentation 

Mid May 2027

  • Check  VJAS website for Symposium schedule and Program

May 22, 2027

VJAS Symposium​, Potomac Shores Middle School, Prince William County

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