How to Participate | Next Idea Matters

NIM is open to all students currently in grades 8 to 12 worldwide. Participation in NIM requires registration organized by the school, and students must go through the school's internal selection process to qualify for the global evaluation by NIM. In each track, each school can submit only two student projects for consideration in the global selection conducted by NIM.

Grade Eligibility

Students applying for NIM must be currently enrolled in

grades 8 to 12.

Team Composition

Participation in NIM projects is team-based, with each team consisting of 5 to 10 members.

Registration Procedure

NIM does not accept individual student registrations; registration and organization are managed by the school.

Teacher
I want to introduce NIM to my school

For schools interested in introducing NIM, the first step is to register as a NIM partner school and create a NIM system account. Please click the button below to provide school information, and we will get in touch with you.

Student
I want to participate in NIM

For students interested in joining NIM, you can recommend NIM to your teacher and ask them to organize the registration. Alternatively, you can provide us with your teacher's contact information, and we will reach out to them directly.

Process of Participation

1

School Registration

February 1 to June 20, 2024

To participate in NIM, a school has to register to be NIM partner schools first.
Schools can apply to become NIM partner schools by completing the Organization Registration form.

2

Project Enrollment

Between school registration and June 20, 2024

After school registration, teachers sign up for one or more tracks they wish to participate in within the NIM system
After school has signed up for the desired track, teachers can coordinate student registrations within the school.

3

Project Implementation

Between project enrollment and August 31, 2024

After student enrollment, each group proceeds to implement the project according to the project framework and submits corresponding content through the system.
Teachers provide guidance, feedback, and assess the project progress of each group.

4

Project Submission

September 1 to 20, 2024

Teams perform a final check and revisions of their project report and Vlog and complete the project submission..

5

Global Evaluation

October, 2024

The NIM judging panel evaluates all projects nominated by schools globally.

2024 NIM
Important Dates

Registration: February 1 to June 20, 2024
Global Submission: September 1 to 20, 2024
Global Evaluation: October, 2024
Award Announcement: Before October 31, 2024

Next Idea Spark Program

The Next Idea Spark Program (NISP) is a support initiative launched by NIM specifically for schools that have not yet implemented PBL. For schools participating in NISP, NIM offers various support, including teacher training and dedicated Q&A, tailored to a specific track. NIM guides school teachers hands-on in organizing and guiding PBL projects at the school, helping them grasp the methods for conducting such activities. The aim of NISP is to sow the seeds of PBL and hopes they flourish within schools, benefiting more youth.

FAQ

Q1: Can completed projects be nominated for the NIM global evaluation?

Completed projects are not eligible for NIM evaluation. To participate in the NIM evaluation, projects must be conducted according to the requirements of different NIM tracks within the specified annual period and recorded and submitted through the NIM system.

Q2: Is there a fee for participating in the NIM global evaluation?

There is a registration fee which varies by country/region based on local economic development levels and family affordability. Please refer to the specific pricing for your country/region in our system.

Q3: Can a school simultaneously participate in the evaluation of multiple tracks?

Schools can sign up for multiple tracks simultaneously. For students, as long as their capacity allows, they can also register and conduct projects in different tracks separately.