Competitions
Here is a compilation of some competitions that will be held throughout the year. We will not necessarily be hosting these competitions, but may be inclined to do so given a high enough demand. We will definitely be hosting the USABO in February 2020.
Neuroscience Research Prize
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Youth Incentive Award
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This award is designed to encourage high school students to explore the world of the brain and nervous system through research, identify and reward those students whose scientific skill and talent indicate potential for scientific contributions in the field of neuroscience.
Deadline: October 10th, 2019 Click here to access webpage The Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Challenge brings science and technology studies to life through a student-driven, project-based approach. there are No theoretical tasks here! Students identify relevant real-world challenges that don’t necessarily have a clear answer and learn how to innovate by creating solutions.
Deadline: November 1st, 2019 Click here to access webpage Google Science Fair
Google Science Fair: Turn your thoughts into a big idea.
Every idea has the power to shape our world Deadline: December 12th, 2019 Click here to access webpage Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program
JSHS is designed to challenge and engage students (Grades 9-12) in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Opportunities for hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking are planned. NC Symposium is held at UNC Charlotte.
Deadline: December 2019 Click here to access webpage |
The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles, has established a program to recognize young people studying beetles. The Society has pledged to provide $600 for prizes.
Deadline: November 1, 2019 Click here to access webpage The Regeneron Science Talent Search
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Each year approximately 2,000 students enter Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study in competition for more than $3.1 million in awards.
Deadline: November 13th, 2019 Click here to access webpage eCYBERMISSION
CYBERMISSION is a web-based STEM competition for students in grade nine that promotes self-discovery and enables all students to recognize the real-life applications of STEM.
Deadline: December 18th, 2019 Click here to access webpage MIT Think
Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project. The program is organized by a group of undergraduates at MIT. Deadline: January 1, 2020 Click here to access webpage |