STEM, in the USChange

12 programs you can still apply to.

A free account reminds you before each one closes.

October

1 program
Competition18 days left

Conrad Challenge

Space Center Houston

First stage closesOct 29
Cost$499per team at the Innovation Stage
Who can apply

Ages 13 to 18, in teams of 2 to 5 with an adult coach

Students abroad tooOnline and in personOnline; Innovation Summit at Space Center Houston, Houston, Texas

conrad.spacecenter.orgPhase 1: Activation Stage - Conrad Challenge

“End: October 29, 2026”

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November

4 programs
Research program22 days left

PRIMES-USA

MIT PRIMES, MIT Department of Mathematics

Application deadlineNov 2
CostFree
Who can apply

Sophomores and juniors (including home-schooled)

US students onlyOnline

math.mit.eduPRIMES-USA: How to Apply

“The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 2, 2026.”

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Competition24 days left

High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

COMAP (Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications)

Registration deadlineNov 4
Cost$100per team
Who can apply

High school students (or below), in teams of up to four from the same school or program

Students abroad tooOnline

contest.comap.comHiMCM® and MidMCM Contest Registration and Instructions

“Registration Deadline: 2:00 pm EST Wednesday, November 4, 2026”

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Competition28 days left

Modeling the Future Challenge

The Actuarial Foundation

Registration closesNov 8
CostFree
Who can apply

Juniors and seniors

US students onlyOnline

mtfchallenge.orgTimeline – Modeling the Future Challenge

“November 8, 2026”

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Internship50 days left

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)

U.S. Department of the Navy (Office of Naval Research)

Application window closesNov 30
CostPays $4,000for new participants
Who can apply

High school students who have completed grade 9 and are 16 or older by the start date (some labs make exceptions)

US students onlyIn personVarious sites in the US

navalsteminterns.usSEAP - Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program

“Sept. 15 – Nov. 30”

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December

1 program
Summer program61 days left

Research Science Institute

Center for Excellence in Education

Application deadlineDec 11
CostFree
Who can apply

Juniors only (one year left before graduation)

Students abroad tooIn personCambridge, MA (MIT)

cee.orgResearch Science Institute | Center for Excellence in Education

“Applications for RSI 2027 are open through 11:59pm December 11, 2026.”

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January 2027

1 program
Competition91 days left

The Earth Prize

The Earth Foundation

Registration closesJan 10
CostFree
Who can apply

Born 2007 to 2014 and in school or homeschooled (roughly ages 13 to 19)

Students abroad tooOnline

theearthprize.orgThe Competition | Rules, Timeline and Evaluation Criteria

“Registration is open from January 11, 2026 until January 10th, 2027.”

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February 2027

3 programs
Summer program113 days left

MITES Summer

MITES, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Application deadlineFeb 1
CostFree
Who can apply

11th graders (rising seniors)

US students onlyIn personCambridge, Massachusetts

mites.mit.eduMITES Semester and MITES Summer FAQs – Mites

“Applications are due on February 1 at 11:59 pm PST and are closed beginning on February 2 at 12:00 am PST.”

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Course113 days left

MITES Semester

MITES, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Application deadlineFeb 1
CostFree
Who can apply

Juniors only (11th grade at the time of application)

US students onlyOnline

mites.mit.eduMITES Semester and MITES Summer FAQs

“Applications are due on February 1 at 11:59 pm PST and are closed beginning on February 2 at 12:00 am PST.”

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Competition127 days left

NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest

National Space Society

Submission deadlineFeb 15
Cost$15entry fee
Who can apply

Up to grade 12 (ages 11 to 18)

Students abroad tooOnline

nss.orgAbout the Contest - NSS

“All submissions must be received by February 15 at 02:00am PST.”

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March 2027

2 programs
Competition151 days left

Technovation Challenge

Technovation

Registration closesMar 11
CostFree
Who can apply

Ages 8 to 18; a Girls Track and a Mixed Track

Students abroad tooOnlineOnline, or through a local Technovation site

technovationchallenge.orgGet Involved | Technovation Challenge

“registration is open between October and March 11th, 2027.”

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Summer program171 days left

Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)

MIT Beaver Works

Nomination deadlineMar 31
CostFreeif family income and assets are under $200,000
Who can apply

Grades 10 and 11 (no higher than junior year)

US students onlyOnline and in personOnline prerequisite course; July program at MIT

bwsi.mit.eduApplication for Summer Program – Beaver Works Summer Institute @ MIT

“Nominations for registration is continuous to March 31”

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