An online research competition for high school students aged 13-18 and recent graduates on a gap year, where individuals submit a 1-2 page research proposal on any subject. Participants can attend expert-led bootcamps and webinars, and the top 50 proposals advance to a round where finalists submit a 1.5-3 minute pitch video. It runs in April and May, registration has been $15 to $20, and 2026 prizes were $1,000, $750 and $550.
Offered by SARC. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Research, Writing, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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