Conrad Challenge
Space Center Houston
Ages 13 to 18, in teams of 2 to 5 with an adult coach
conrad.spacecenter.orgPhase 1: Activation Stage - Conrad Challenge
“End: October 29, 2026”
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Space Center Houston
Ages 13 to 18, in teams of 2 to 5 with an adult coach
conrad.spacecenter.orgPhase 1: Activation Stage - Conrad Challenge
“End: October 29, 2026”
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MIT PRIMES, MIT Department of Mathematics
Sophomores and juniors (including home-schooled)
math.mit.eduPRIMES-USA: How to Apply
“The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 2, 2026.”
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COMAP (Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications)
High school students (or below), in teams of up to four from the same school or program
contest.comap.comHiMCM® and MidMCM Contest Registration and Instructions
“Registration Deadline: 2:00 pm EST Wednesday, November 4, 2026”
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The Actuarial Foundation
Juniors and seniors
mtfchallenge.orgTimeline – Modeling the Future Challenge
“November 8, 2026”
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U.S. Department of the Navy (Office of Naval Research)
High school students who have completed grade 9 and are 16 or older by the start date (some labs make exceptions)
navalsteminterns.usSEAP - Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
“Sept. 15 – Nov. 30”
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Center for Excellence in Education
Juniors only (one year left before graduation)
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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The Earth Foundation
Born 2007 to 2014 and in school or homeschooled (roughly ages 13 to 19)
theearthprize.orgThe Competition | Rules, Timeline and Evaluation Criteria
“Registration is open from January 11, 2026 until January 10th, 2027.”
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MITES, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
11th graders (rising seniors)
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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MITES, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Juniors only (11th grade at the time of application)
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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National Space Society
Up to grade 12 (ages 11 to 18)
nss.orgAbout the Contest - NSS
“All submissions must be received by February 15 at 02:00am PST.”
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Technovation
Ages 8 to 18; a Girls Track and a Mixed Track
technovationchallenge.orgGet Involved | Technovation Challenge
“registration is open between October and March 11th, 2027.”
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MIT Beaver Works
Grades 10 and 11 (no higher than junior year)
bwsi.mit.eduApplication for Summer Program – Beaver Works Summer Institute @ MIT
“Nominations for registration is continuous to March 31”
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