CREST Awards — Discovery Award
An international STEM award where students complete a short, team-based project focused on investigation, problem-solving and communication. Typically aimed at students aged 10–14 and completed over one day or around five hours. Rated Beginner Level, with difficulty mainly coming from teamwork, practical problem-solving and presenting a clear project outcome.
Verified information
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Beginner Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
10–14
School level
Upper primary / lower secondary
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
One-day STEM project option with team-based completion and award submission
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
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Registration closes
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Competition starts
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Competition ends
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Editorial perspective
Our Take
CREST Discovery level project award.
Preparation support
Recommended resources
CREST Discovery Award Guide
Open resource ↗Official overview of the one-day team project and expected outcomes.
Official · Free · Award guide · Essential
Discovery Resource Library
Open resource ↗Official collection of ready-to-run project packs and supporting materials.
Official · Free · Project library · Essential
CREST Discovery Teacher Guide
Open resource ↗Step-by-step guidance for planning, facilitating and completing a Discovery project.
Official · Free · Teacher guide · Recommended
Machines of the Future Student Pack
Open resource ↗A complete team project on machine learning, ideation and product design.
Official · Free · Student project pack · Recommended