Question 1

What is MapleScholar?

Accepted Answer

MapleScholar is a nonprofit research discovery platform operated by Project Hamburg Research, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 99-4921180). We provide curated research feeds through MapleScholar+, research literacy workshops, and educational programs to advance open science access worldwide. All services are free for students, researchers, academics, and educators globally.

Question 2

Is MapleScholar free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MapleScholar is completely free for all users worldwide. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to advance open research access and education, not to generate profit. There are no subscriptions, paywalls, or hidden fees. Students, researchers, academics, and educators can access all our services at no cost.

Question 3

What is MapleScholar+ and what are the research categories?

Accepted Answer

MapleScholar+ is our curated research discovery platform featuring three main categories: Trending Research (research gaining attention in scientific and public conversation), Hidden Gems (overlooked or under-cited research with renewed relevance), and Breakthrough Discoveries (notable first-of-kind results with high potential impact). All content is curated using evidence-based signals rather than user opinion or popularity metrics.

Question 4

Who operates MapleScholar and is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

MapleScholar is operated by Project Hamburg Research, an IRS-verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN: 99-4921180. We are a legitimate educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing open research access and research literacy worldwide. Our financial transparency reports are publicly available at https://projecthamburg.github.io/financials/. Contact us at info@projecthamburg.com.

Question 5

What programs and services does MapleScholar offer?

Accepted Answer

MapleScholar offers multiple free programs: MapleScholar+ curated research discovery feeds with Trending, Hidden Gems, and Breakthrough categories; research literacy and AI literacy workshops; educational events and community programs; citation and source verification services; journal submission support (waitlist); and multilingual research discovery. All services are provided free of charge to support our nonprofit mission of advancing open science access globally.

Question 6

How can I support MapleScholar's nonprofit mission?

Accepted Answer

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MapleScholar relies on tax-deductible donations to provide free services to the global research community. You can donate at https://mygivingcircle.org/maplescholar-c-o-project-hamburg-research/donate. Donations are tax-deductible under U.S. law. You can also support us by participating in our workshops, sharing our resources with your academic community, or contacting us at info@projecthamburg.com about partnership opportunities.

Question 7

Does MapleScholar support multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MapleScholar provides multilingual research discovery and support to ensure research equity across languages and regions. We aim to make academic knowledge accessible to researchers worldwide, regardless of their primary language or geographic location. This aligns with our nonprofit mission of advancing open science access globally.

Question 8

Who can use MapleScholar?

Accepted Answer

MapleScholar is designed for the global research community including undergraduate students, graduate students, PhD researchers, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, educators, independent scholars, and anyone interested in academic research. There are no eligibility requirements, registration fees, or geographic restrictions. Our platform is accessible worldwide, free of charge.

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