Programme Launch
April 2025
The Young Researchers Development Program (YRDP) is a dedicated initiative by the Top Scholar Society of Bangladesh (TSSB) and sponsored by the International Online Journal Hub (IOJH). Our mission emerged from alarming findings in our nationwide study:
Students eager to engage in research but lacking proper guidance and mentorship
Universities with willingness but without structured research programs
Bright ideas lost due to financial constraints and inability to afford research costs
Young minds unable to transform hypotheses into published work
1,000 university students selected from across Bangladesh based on research interest and commitment
Students grouped into 100 teams of 10 members each, fostering collaborative research
Combination of online sessions and in-person workshops at IOJH headquarters
Teams work on research addressing pressing national issues in Bangladesh
All research published in SSB journals with exceptional work submitted to high-impact international journals
Each research team will be mentored by renowned researchers who will guide students through every step—from topic selection to final publication. Additional mentors include Dr. Aftab Uddin, Prof. Dr. Golam Hossain, Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain, and Prof. Md Khorshed Ali Miah.
Chief Advisor of IOJH, providing strategic guidance to research teams
Founder of IOJH and Lead Mentor, personally guiding teams through the research process
Director of IOJH, providing expert mentorship in research methodology
Programme Launch
April 2025
Student Recruitment
May – June 2025
Training & Orientation
July - September 2025
Research Execution
October – January 2025
Paper Submission & Review
February - March 2025
Publication & Awarding
April 2026
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | 1,000 students selected from all divisions of Bangladesh |
| Team Formation | 100 teams, 10 students per team |
| Hybrid Training | Online sessions + In-person workshops at IOJH headquarters |
| Mentorship | Each team assigned a mentor from IOJH's panel of expert researchers |
| Research Projects | Teams work on socially relevant topics aligned with national priorities |
| Publication | All final papers published in SSB journals; top papers submitted to Scopus indexed/impact journals |
| Grand Prize | 1 Lakh BDT to the team with the most outstanding research paper |
Strong interest in research and problemsolving
Willingness to commit to a 6–8 month research journey
Undergraduate or graduate students from any Bangladeshi university
Strong interest in research and problem solving
Willingness to commit to a 6–8 month research journey
Undergraduate or graduate students from any Bangladeshi university
Applications will be reviewed through written statements and recommendations. The programme is completely free of cost for students, with all expenses covered by TSSB through IOJH funding. This ensures that financial barriers do not prevent talented students from participating in this transformative research opportunity.
Creating a new generation of skilled student researchers across Bangladesh
Strengthening research capacity in Bangladeshi universities
Contributing to academic knowledge and addressing national challenges
Building a community of young researchers for continued collaboration
Creating a new generation of skilled student researchers across Bangladesh
Strengthening research capacity in Bangladeshi universities
Contributing to academic knowledge and addressing national challenges
Building a community of young researchers for continued collaboration
YRDP is envisioned as an annual programme that will create a sustainable model for academic development in Bangladesh. Its success will pave the way for integration of research training into university curriculums, increased publication of Bangladeshi research in international journals, and potential collaborations with government bodies, NGOs, and international institutions.
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