The Impact Scholars Program aims to develop the next generation of computational researchers by providing early-career researchers with the opportunity to work on as part of Scholars receive dedicated scientific mentorship, wraparound professional development training, and an immersive research experience that helps bridge the gap between coursework and real-world scientific discovery.
The program is designed around three core outputs:
- A peer-reviewed micropublication
- A summary accessible to a general audience
- A seminar presentation outlining the project’s findings
While publication or presentation beyond the micropublication is not required, many scholar groups choose to continue their work beyond the program and submit it for peer-reviewed publication, share posters at conferences, give oral presentations, speak on podcasts, or write blog posts. To support these efforts and align with Neuromatch’s values, we have outlined the following publication and presentation policy and recommendations.
Neuromatch is committed to . We strongly encourage all scholar groups pursuing publication to make their work publicly accessible, either by:
To support scholars in selecting suitable venues, we recommend the following relevant to the research fields within the program:
We encourage scholars to explore publication fee waivers and discounts offered by many open access publishers, especially those operated by non-profit organizations. Most progressive and non-profit academic journals provide full or partial waivers for authors based at institutions in low- and middle-income countries. Scholars can browse directories like the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) or explore the list of non-profit academic publishers for options. In addition, scholars should check with their institution’s library, as many universities have agreements that cover or reduce article processing charges (APCs) for select publishers.
For example, for corresponding authors based at institutions in low- and middle-income countries. This applies to publications in Wiley’s . More information is available here: Wiley Waivers and Discounts .
All authors and presenters are encouraged to include a in their publications, posters, and presentations to acknowledge the infrastructure, mentorship, and community support that made their work possible.
Example:
Greco, V., Neuromatch Academy, Neuromatch, Inc.
Greco, V., Climatematch Academy, Neuromatch, Inc.
Publications and presentations should include an acknowledgment section that recognizes the support of , as well as contributions from individuals who do not qualify for authorship (e.g., scholars who contributed during the early stages but did not complete the project).
Example:
This work was supported by Neuromatch Academy [or Climatematch Academy] through the Impact Scholars Program. We thank all members of our project group for their contributions, especially those involved in the early stages of the project. In particular, we acknowledge [Name(s)] for their valuable input during the initial planning and exploration phases.
Groups should follow fair and transparent authorship practices such as the CRediT taxonomy , which defines roles like conceptualization, methodology, software, and writing. Authorship decisions should be made collaboratively and revisited regularly. Mentor contributions should be acknowledged appropriately based on their level of involvement.
Presenters are encouraged to recognize collaborations and contributors in their talks and posters appropriately, where appropriate.
Scholar groups planning to submit a manuscript or present their work publicly (poster, talk, blog post, etc.) are encouraged to . This allows us to:
- Track scholar progress and program outcomes
- Promote your work through Neuromatch’s platforms
- Offer support on open licensing and authorship
- Celebrate your success within the Neuromatch community and beyond
We kindly request that all as well as upcomming presentations or posters originating from Impact Scholars projects be shared with us at the time of submission or acceptance. When notifying us, please include the following details:
- Title
- Author list
- Abstract
- Submission or acceptance status
- Journal name, conference/event name and links if applicable
To make it easier to share your work, we provide a Communications Kit with templates and guidance for posters, presentation slides, and printouts. The materials are based on the latest UX research and are optional but they make it easier to get started and help ensure consistent recognition of Neuromatch and your collaborators.
Mentors are compensated for their guidance during the official Impact Scholars Program period. If a mentor chooses to continue supporting a group beyond the program, this continued involvement is entirely voluntary and unpaid.
Scholars who received a Colab Pro subscription through the program should note that their access will expire before the start of the next Academy. Unfortunately, we are unable to extend existing subscriptions or provide new Colab Pro subscriptions beyond the program period.
For questions about the publication policy or to notify us of a submitted or accepted manuscript, please contact: