Explore student competitions.

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An all-Ireland science and technology competition where students conduct original research and present their findings at a national exhibition. Open to secondary-school students entering individually or in groups of up to three through their school. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from project selection, sustained research and in-person judging.

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An all-Ireland STEM competition where students develop and present original science, technology, engineering or mathematics projects. Open to second-level students across Ireland through schools and regional SciFest events. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from project development, scientific investigation, presentation skills and competitive progression to the national final.

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Rated Advanced, this regional science-fair route is for second-level students associated with the Northwest Northern Ireland venue. Entrants submit a project for college-level exhibition, judging and awards through the published route. The main challenge is planning a sound investigation, collecting credible evidence and explaining methods, results and limitations clearly to judges.

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Rated Intermediate, this school-organised science fair enables Irish second-level students to develop and present projects within their own school, with possible progression to wider SciFest opportunities. Schools register and manage the event. The main challenge is turning a workable question into a fair investigation, keeping reliable records and communicating results through a clear display and explanation.

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Rated Expert, this two-round in-person olympiad is for eligible final-year secondary students in Ireland who meet the published age rule. Students first sit a regional written examination, with selected participants progressing to a second round in Dublin. The main challenge is solving unfamiliar chemistry problems through rigorous quantitative reasoning and deep conceptual understanding.