The article emphasizes that in the process of forming the scientific outlook of students currently studying in higher education institutions, there are a number of requirements for the activities of professors and teachers. As a result of the fulfillment of these requirements, the effective development of students' research activities is envisaged. In addition, the theoretical knowledge, age characteristics and levels of intellectual development acquired by students in the curriculum should be clearly taken into account, it is impossible to organize research activities of students on topics not covered by state educational standards, not included in the curriculum. that only gifted students can organize research activities, where teacher collaboration is extremely necessary, and in some cases tasks that are difficult for one or more students may be easy for others. It was concluded that the teacher should be very vigilant and organize their research activities by dividing students with similar intellectual levels into small groups.