Research competitions judge an original project: a question you investigated, your method, your results and how well you explain them. Most ask for a written paper, a poster or presentation, or both.
These reward months of work, so plan backwards from the deadline. A mentor, a school research class or a summer research program is the usual way students get a project far enough along to enter.
HSO lists 34 research competitions. Of those, 31 are free, 1 pay a stipend or award and 2 charge tuition or a fee. 5 run fully online.
14 of the 34 research competitions have a confirmed deadline on HSO, and most of those fall in March, January and February.
33 accept 9th graders and 33 are open to seniors. Every listing links to the official page, where the final word on eligibility and dates always is.
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34. Each listing shows the cost, grades and location, the deadline when one is posted, and a link to the official page.
Yes. 31 of the 34 are free, and 1 pay a stipend or award.
14 of the 34 research competitions have a confirmed deadline on HSO, and most of those fall in March, January and February.
33 of the 34 accept 9th graders, and 33 accept seniors. Grade rules vary by program, so confirm on the official page.