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Competitions

Sorted by deadline — soonest first.

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)

Graduating high school seniors who are US citizens/residents (or US citizens attending high school overseas). Research can be from any year of high school.

Deadline: Nov 5, 2026

US Physics Olympiad (USAPhO)

US high school students; entry begins with the F=ma exam, open to any interested student.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2027

PhysicsBowl

High school students, entered as a school team through a registered teacher.

Deadline: Mar 1, 2027

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Students in grades 9–12 (or equivalent) who have not turned 20 by the May before ISEF. You must first qualify through an ISEF-affiliated local, regional, or state science fair.

Deadline: May 8, 2027

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Students aged 13–18 (must not have turned 19 by around October 1 of the competition year). Open worldwide, not just the US.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2027