CREST Awards — Gold Award
An international STEM award where students complete a long-term, self-directed research or engineering project. Typically suited to students aged 16+, working individually or in groups. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from the 70-hour commitment, independent project management and external assessment against advanced criteria.
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Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
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Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
From 16
School level
Secondary and further education
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Approx. 70-hour independent STEM investigation and award submission
Fee
£30 UK; £40 International; per student
Online / in-person
In-person
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Jan 2026
Registration closes
31 Dec 2026
Competition starts
1 Jan 2026
Competition ends
31 Dec 2026
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