International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2026 – YOA

Deadline: April 17, 2026

Applications are open for the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition 2026. The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is an academic science competitors that allows college students from all nations to check their expertise in astronomy and astrophysics. Participants can obtain certificates, awards, money prizes, and world recognition.

Since 2019, hundreds of scholars from around the globe have participated, forming a world community. Participating permits you to apply your astronomy expertise to attention-grabbing issues and to find out about subjects past the college curriculum.

Prizes

• The high performers obtain the first, 2nd, and third prizes, with awards price $1,500 USD, together with money prizes and telescopes signed by astronaut Frank De Winne and Nobel Prize laureates François Englert, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz.
• All members obtain participation certificates.
• There are additionally nationwide awards for the most effective members from every nation.

Eligibility

Current highschool and college college students from all grades and nations are eligible. There are three age teams:

• Junior: tenth Grade and under (and < 16 years of age)
• Youth: eleventh to thirteenth Grade (and < 19 years of age)
• Senior: 1st Year College/University and increased (or ≥ 19 years of age)

Application

The Qualification Round is the primary stage and consists of 5 astronomy issues. The issues within the Qualification Round embody a variety of subjects, various in problem and self-discipline. Some of the issues check your astronomy information, others require calculations. Each downside offers 5 factors, and to qualify for the Pre-Final Round in May 2026, you need to rating a minimum of 12, 14, or 17 factors primarily based in your age group.

The submission deadline for the Qualification Round is 17 April 2026, 23:59 UTC+0

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to IAAC.