The SAILOR Program (Starting an Adventure in International Learning and Outstanding Research) is an initiative by UniMAX that aims to foster a scientific culture and internationalization in higher education. After two editions aimed at undergraduate students from UniFAJ and UniMAX, the program demonstrated significant results in developing research skills, critical thinking, and scientific communication.
The establishment of SAILOR High School represents the natural expansion of this initiative into secondary education, aiming to foster an interest in science and identify potential talents. The course will be an eight-day immersion (both in-person and online), featuring practical activities, workshops, and scientific guidance, tailored to the participants' age group and educational background.
An initiative that connects high school education with the university experience, incorporating science, mentorship, and youth empowerment.
What the Partner School Offers:
What UniMAX Delivers (Key Advantages)
A UniMAX institutional initiative, offered at no cost to the partner school.
To foster an interest in science and research among high school students, integrating principles of investigation, ethics, and scientific communication.
To introduce basic concepts of scientific methodology
To develop critical thinking and data analysis skills
To stimulate curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving
To promote interaction with UniMAX faculty and researchers
To create a space for introduction to academic culture and internationalization
30 students
Students in their second and third years of high school from public and private schools in Indaiatuba and neighboring regions, selected based on merit and motivation.
Selection will be conducted through an application form and a motivation letter. The methodology for evaluating applications will be determined later and published in an official announcement.
Format: 5-day intensive in-person course + 2-day online course, followed by a presentation of the final project, open to the public.
Schedule: July 20–31, 2026
Location: Max Planck University Center - UniMAX - Campus I
Inaugural lecture: "Scientists: Where Do They Come From and How Do They Live? Discover Why Science Can Guide Society
Toward a Better Future" and a motivational activity.
"Now you're an investigator…"
"Fact or Fake?" Workshop: Scientific Research and Database Use.
Discussion on research ethics and simulation of a simple experiment.
Principles of academic writing, argument development, and presentation of results.
Support for project design and review.
Support for project design and review.
Presentation of the projects to the community and certification ceremony.
Practical, interactive, student-centered learning. Includes:
With support from teachers and mentors.
Activities organized to promote learning and participation:
Everything you need for your scientific journey:
Evaluation
Grading will be based on continuous assessment, taking into account active participation and engagement, completion of assigned tasks, and the quality of final presentations.
Certification
Students who complete the course with a minimum attendance rate of 75% will receive a SAILOR High School – Scientific Research certificate issued by UniMAX.
