The implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) combined with infographics, such as CANVAS, which serve as a visual thinking tool, can create a classroom environment that promotes innovative research proposals and scientific skills, as well as curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity among students, while also developing teamwork skills. This collaborative learning approach, PBL and CANVAS, was applied to Chemistry degree students over three academic years. It included the following main activities: an initial challenge to activate engagement, training sessions, project planning and research, development of the work (which involved writing a research proposal and creating a Research Canvas model based on it), and the presentation of the student teams' work. Tutoring was provided throughout the entire course. Finally, questionnaires (using a 5-point Likert scale) and student reflections were collected anonymously via Google Forms. Students’ perceived ability to design and carry out projects in Chemistry improved. Moreover, the students also reported that they acquired new skills in presenting scientific material and arguments to a specialized audience, both in written and oral form. The proposed methodology can be expanded to other areas to enhance students’ awareness of planning projects, including research projects.

Keywords: Innovation, research, CANVAS, scientific skills, research project.