Natural sciences competitions reward rigorous research in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics and earth sciences. Many are affiliated with international science olympiads, journal publication programmes and research institute fellowships. Student researchers have published peer-reviewed papers, received conference invitations and secured laboratory placements as a direct result of competition participation. These competitions signal to PhD supervisors and grant committees that you conduct independent research at a professional standard, opening pathways to funding that are otherwise only available post-graduation.
STREAM Minds 2026 is an inter-school STEAM, robotics, and innovation championship designed for students from Grades 3–12. It provides a platform for students to explore their interests, showcase their talents, and develo...
The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park
The “International Physics Competition: Education Program & Talent Search in Physics”
(IPhyC) is a global physics challenge designed for high school and university students who are curious about how the universe works....
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastHigh school StudentsBachelorMaster
Prize: Cash Prize
Prize summary: Cash Prizes (Total: 1500 USD): The top achievers in the Final Round receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, awarded globally: 1. Prize Senior: 250 USD, 2. Prize Senior: 175 USD, 3. Prize
Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash Prize
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Technical University of Munich, IIT Bombay, Zhejiang University, Hong Kong UST, UNESP Brazil, YGA
Deadline
Nov 22, 2026
1 month from now
The Global Sustainability Challenge, brought to you by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leading institutions worldwide, invites university students to develop bold solutions in Sustainable Energy and Adapt...
Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
People are living longer than ever before, and throughout these longer lives they encounter periods of transition, changing abilities, new responsibilities, and evolving needs.
The 2026-2027 Stanford Center on Longev...
GlobalBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Finalists will receive $1,000 USD and Winners of the Finals Competition will receive: 1st place: $10,000 USD, 2nd place: $5,000 USD, 3rd place: $2,000 USD
The 2027 Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international student art contest organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. This year’s theme, “Navigate with Care,” asks students to create artwork sh...
GlobalHigh school Students
Prize: Scholarship
Prize summary: Each Age Group 1st Place: $500; 2nd Place: $350; 3rd Place: $200; People's Choice: $50
The Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards are accepting applications until September 23. Two recipients will each receive a total of $25,000.
- $10,000 in recognition of the outstanding contributions to the disability...
The Autumn 2026 | 3rd ICANEWS International Research Contest is an international online research competition open to high school, university, and graduate students worldwide.
Students from all research fields are welc...
GlobalHigh school StudentsBachelorMasterPhD
Prize: Recognition/Award
Prize summary: Official awards and certificates for all awardees, with ICANEWS publication and researcher interview/feature opportunities for Grand Award and Award of Excellence recipients.
inspiring international webinar that aims to empower young people to become Ocean Heroes by increasing awareness of the importance of protecting our seas and marine ecosystems.
As part of the programme, participants age...
AsiaHigh school StudentsOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
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