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Natural sciences Student Competitions

Natural sciences competitions reward rigorous research in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics and earth sciences. Many are affiliated with international science olympiads, journal publication programmes and research institute fellowships. Student researchers have published peer-reviewed papers, received conference invitations and secured laboratory placements as a direct result of competition participation. These competitions signal to PhD supervisors and grant committees that you conduct independent research at a professional standard, opening pathways to funding that are otherwise only available post-graduation.

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The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

LSE Generate; Crimson Education

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

1 week from now

Formally known as Pitch for the Future, the LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge invites high-school students worldwide to develop solutions to real-world problems through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development G...

Global High school Students Bachelor Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Win cash prizes upto $1000; alongside internship opportunities with LSE Generate founders

Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026
Resilient by Nature — EEA photo competition 2026

European Environment Agency (EEA)

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

1 week from now

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has launched its 2026 photo competition, Resilient by Nature, inviting photographers to capture the many ways nature sustains life, responds to pressures and recovers in a changing w...

Europe Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €1,000 for each category winner, €500 Public Choice Award, €500 Youth Prize for photographers aged 18–24

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

3 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

The Nature Photography Contest 2026
The Nature Photography Contest 2026

The Nature Photography Contest

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

3 months from now

Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for p...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €2000 in cash prizes and others

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