VIRGINIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
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How To Instructions

Student Paper Submission

  • Submissions due by February 21,  2026.
  • Paper submissions must be done via the Reviewr site.
  • Paper Submission Link: https://my.reviewr.com/site/VJAS_Application_2026

Individual VJAS Membership

  • This membership category is normally intended for homeschooled students (grades 7 through 12) in Virginia or for a student (in grades 7-12) who attends a public or private school that will not be joining VJAS as a School Member.​
  • Individual membership applications are completed during the student paper submission process.

School VJAS Membership (Registration)

  • Sponsors - VJAS School Membership Registration for the 2026 Symposium is now closed.
  • If you have questions, contact Robin Curtis, Associate Director, VJAS (associate.directorvjas@gmail.com)

Timeline of Important Dates

  • November 1: Phil Robinson Research Grant Application Deadline. Student paper submission link goes live.
  • January 15: Deadline for sponsor to register their school on Reviewr​
  • February 21: Deadline for students to submit papers, apply for officer positions, apply for scholarships, and apply for honor awards.​
  • March 3 @ 11:59 PM: Deadline for sponsors and students to edit their submissions prior to DQ round.​
  • March 24: Deadline for sponsors to submit a single payment for their students' Symposium fees.
  • March 26: Notification of students who will be invited to present at the Symposium. Students not invited to present will be attendees.​
  • April 19: Deadline for sponsors to confirm participation of their students.
  • May 2 - Opening Ceremony and Jeffers Memorial Lecture 
  • May 2 - Student Research Symposium and presentations to judges 
  • ​​May 18 - Awards Ceremony 2026.
    • Time: 7:00 pm - virtual via Zoom​

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  • Home
  • Information, Rules, & Handbook
    • Membership
    • Categories
    • VJAS Handbook (download here)
  • 2026 Symposium
  • How to Submit Research to VJAS?
    • Paper Submission, Membership, & Reviewr
  • Judges
  • Past Symposia
    • 2025 Symposium
    • 2024 Symposium
    • 2023 Symposium
    • 2022 Symposium
    • 2021 Symposium
  • Resources & Mentorship
  • Winners & Awards
    • VAS Award for Dedicated Service to VJAS
    • Teacher of the Year
    • Distinguished Service Award
    • Recent Winners
  • Alumni Reconnect!
  • Publications
    • VJAS Handbook
    • VJAS Podcasts
    • VJAS Press Releases and Resources
    • VJAS Proceedings
    • VJAS Sponsor's Update
    • VJAS STEMinars
    • VJAS Style Manual & Sample Paper
    • VJAS Voice
  • Vaccine Educational Research Study
  • About/More Information
    • VJAS Student Leadership
    • History
    • Press Releases
    • Contact Us