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Horizon Academic Research 101

Horizon Academic Research 101
  • 27 Mar, 2026, Friday
  • 05:00 PM To 06:00 PM GST

Are you ready to dive into your first research project? Join us for Research 101—a hands-on webinar designed to help students take the first steps in their research journey. In this session, we’ll walk through the key stages of starting a research project, from choosing the right topic to crafting a strong research question. Participants will also learn how to find credible academic sources and get a preview of what a successful research project looks like.  

What will you learn?

• Why research is a valuable extracurricular activity for exploring academic interests and strengthening college applications
• How to choose an engaging and relevant research topic
• How to develop a clear and meaningful research question
• How to find and evaluate credible academic sources and journal articles
• The basic structure of a successful research project
• An introduction to the academic publication process and how research work can be presented or published

Who should attend?

• Students in Grade 9, 10, and 11 interested in exploring academic research
• Students planning to strengthen their college applications with meaningful extracurricular activities
• Students curious about research opportunities in different academic fields
• Parents who want to understand how research can support their child’s academic profile
• Teachers and school counselors guiding students toward academic enrichment opportunities

 
 
 

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Sarah Carlo

Program Director, US Partnerships; PhD from the University of Cambridge

Sarah Carlo is the Program Director for US Partnerships at Horizon Academic Research Program. She holds a PhD and MPhil in Criminology from University of Cambridge. Her work focuses on connecting high school students with university researchers and guiding them through independent research projects. She has also taught and supervised students at Cambridge and contributed to courses at Cambridge Judge Business School.

Josiane Matar

Head of Academics, PhD Candidate at the University of Oxford

Josiane Matar is the Head of Academics at Horizon Academic and a DPhil (PhD) candidate in Migration Studies at the University of Oxford. A Rhodes Scholar representing Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine, she holds a master’s degree in International Public Management from Sciences Po, Paris. Her research focuses on migration and refugee studies, and she is committed to expanding access to academic research opportunities for students worldwid

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