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CREST Awards — Gold Award

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Science

United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 16 - ?

School level: Secondary and further education

Competition stages: Approx. 70-hour independent STEM investigation and award submission

Registration method: School Only

Fee: £30 UK; £40 International; per student

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Dates

Registration open: 1 Jan 2026

Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2026

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Competition date start: 1 Jan 2026

Competition date end: 31 Dec 2026

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Last checked at: 3 Apr 2026

Verification status: Verified

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  • Official page title: Explore Gold Award.
  • CREST site summary lists Gold as Typical ages 16+.
  • CREST site summary states Gold requires around 70 hours of work.
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