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.
About The Policy Play
The Policy Play is an online vlog competition hosted as part of Colloquy 2026, the annual event of Kautilya School of Public Policy. The Policy Play introduces a more engaging and accessible form...
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Prize: Cash Prize
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,...
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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....
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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...
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Prize: Cash Prize
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...
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Prize: Cash
Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication
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