Science & Research Pathway for Ireland

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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 Advanced, A team agriculture competition combining a research proposal with interviews, presentation and finalist calf-rearing. For groups of two to four Transition Year students from one Republic of Ireland school. The main challenge is the long finalist commitment combining animal care, original research, evidence gathering and formal presentation over 18 months.

QUICK SUMMARY

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.