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A global science video competition where students explain a complex concept in physics, life sciences or mathematics through a short original video. Open to young people aged 13–18 worldwide. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from scientific understanding, creative communication and highly competitive international judging.

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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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A global biology olympiad where national team members complete demanding theoretical and practical examinations across major areas of biology. Open to secondary-school students selected through their country’s national biology olympiad, with up to four competitors representing each participating country. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from highly selective national qualification, advanced biological reasoning and complex laboratory tasks.

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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.

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Rated Advanced, this UK science and engineering competition is open to eligible secondary students from state-funded schools, home education or community groups. Entrants submit a project online before shortlisting, remote judging and a finalist showcase. The main challenge is carrying out credible work and explaining its purpose, evidence, limitations and impact persuasively to judges.

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Rated Advanced, A U.S. student research competition for biotechnology experiments designed for the International Space Station. Students in grades 7 to 12 enter individually or in pairs with an adult sponsor; no laboratory access is required to apply. A competitive proposal needs a meaningful space-biology question, credible molecular methods, a workable experiment and clear scientific communication.

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An international biology competition where students complete two online multiple-choice papers covering school biology, problem-solving and natural history. Open to students aged approximately 13–15 through recognised schools worldwide. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from broad biological knowledge, unfamiliar applications and scientific reasoning.

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A UK chemistry competition where students solve challenging written problems that extend beyond the standard school syllabus. Open to students in Year 12 or below through participating UK schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from unfamiliar contexts, multi-step chemical reasoning and university-style problem-solving.

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A UK acoustics competition where young people create a short video exploring sound, noise or vibration. Open to individuals or teams of up to five aged 13–25 in the UK. Rated **Intermediate Level**, with difficulty mainly coming from combining scientific understanding with clear and creative communication.

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An international online biology competition where students answer questions across four major areas of general biology. Open to Grade 9–12 and gap-year students worldwide, entering individually or in teams of up to four. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from broad subject coverage, scientific accuracy and competitive team-based progression.

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Rated Expert, this international pre-college science and engineering fair is not open through direct public entry. Students in Years 9–12 or equivalent must first qualify through an affiliated fair that can nominate supported projects. The main challenge is completing rigorous original research, documenting methods and evidence, and defending the project clearly before specialist judges.

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An international biology competition where students complete two online papers covering first-year post-16 biology and unfamiliar problem-solving topics. Open to students in Year 12 or equivalent worldwide through recognised schools or colleges. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from broad biological knowledge, novel applications and scientific reasoning.