The Research Question Prize
A free essay competition for students aged 14 to 18. Entries close on 15 November 2026.
Aldevere runs individually designed programmes for students aged 14 to 18, online and around the school day. This page covers who it suits, what happens when you introduce a family, and materials to share with students and families.
Each file is written for students and families, so it can be forwarded or printed as it is.
Four pages for parents and students, fees included, to send as a PDF.
Download PDF: Brochure, 79 KB
The same brochure on one A4 sheet: print double-sided, flip on the short edge, then fold.
Download PDF: Brochure (Print Version), 72 KB
One page for students, with example research questions and the three programmes.
Download PDF: Student Flyer, 47 KB
For a school noticeboard. Print-ready, with bleed and crop marks for a print shop.
Download PDF: Poster (A3), 32 KBIf it saves you time, a short note you can adapt for an email or a message.
I thought Aldevere might interest you. They run academic programmes for students aged 14 to 18, including one-to-one research with a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher in the student’s field. The brochure is attached, and there is more at aldevere.com/programmes. If it looks like a good fit, the first step is a free interview. If you apply, you’re welcome to mention my name.
Ready to investigate a specific question of their own
Research ScholarWants to study a field seriously, including one their school does not teach
Field SeminarsNeeds stronger academic writing, English or source skills
Academic EssentialsIt is not the right fit for a student looking mainly for an application credential, or wanting someone else to produce the work. If no programme fits yet, we say so at the interview.
The family applies at aldevere.com/apply and books an interview. The student attends, and parents are welcome to join. It is free, with no obligation.
We send the recommended programme, its schedule and the fee in writing.
With the family’s consent, we keep you informed of the recommendation, the match and the student’s progress.
Please ask the family to name you on their application. Share their details with us only with their permission; for a student under 18, that means a parent’s or guardian’s.
For fees, point families to the brochure. We confirm each fee in writing after the interview.
This guide is also a one-page PDF, for printing. Counsellor Guide (PDF, A4, 41 KB)
A free essay competition for students aged 14 to 18. Entries close on 15 November 2026.
Also for students The next round of the Research Question Prize, a free essay competition for students aged 14 to 18, takes entries from 15 January 2027 to 15 March 2027. About the prize