International Olympiad 2026

Empowering young innovators to compete on a global stage. Innovate, Inspire, Impact.

Join a network of mentors, judges, and finalists across 40+ countries. Build a project, present your research, and secure scholarships.

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Competition Timeline 2026

Key Milestones

  • Apr 1 - Aug 31: Open Registration
  • Apr 2 - Aug 31: Initial Screening
  • Apr 3 - Aug 31: Abstract Submission
  • Aug 31: Deadline
  • Oct 8 - Oct 11: International Grand Final
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Latest Olympiad Updates

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Announcement

Regional camp schedule released

Prepare for intensive mentoring and mock judging across 6 host universities.

Posted 2 days ago
Spotlight

2025 Gold medalists share their research journey

Meet the teams who advanced bioplastics and AI-assisted diagnostics.

Posted 1 week ago
Update

Scholarship partners expanded

New university partners will offer 48 additional grants for finalists.

Posted 3 weeks ago

Competition details

IRCYS 2026 utilizes an integrated judging system with the total score divided into two main phases: Full Paper Review (40%) and Live Final Presentation (60%). Judges will score each sub-criteria on a scale of 0 to 5 (based on the scoring guide in the rubric).

  • Arrival and check-in: October 8
  • Grand final program: October 9
  • City Tour & Awarding: October 10
  • Departure: October 11
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Mentor sessions

Peer review, and research coaching.

Judging rubric

Scoring for novelty, impact, and presentation clarity.

Global showcase

Featured finalists receive press and institutional support.