AI Usage Rules for the S.-T. Yau High School Science Award
High-school students in North America are invited to submit original research in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, and economic modelling. Finalists present their work to panels of distinguished scientists from the world's leading institutions.
Reminder: 2026 S.-T. Yau High School Science Award Registration Closes on September 15
High-school students in North America are invited to submit original research in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, and economic modelling. Finalists present their work to panels of distinguished scientists from the world's leading institutions.
An award for each frontier of inquiry.
Each subject is judged by an independent panel of internationally recognized scholars. Projects are evaluated on originality, rigor, presentation, and scientific merit.
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Mathematics Award
Original proofs, conjectures, and explorations in pure and applied mathematics.
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Physics Award
Theoretical, experimental, and computational research across physical sciences.
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Biology Award
Molecular, organismal, and ecological investigations in the life sciences.
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Chemistry Award
Synthetic, analytical, and physical chemistry research by high-school students.
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Computer Award
Algorithms, systems, theoretical CS, and applied computing research.
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Economics Modelling Award
Quantitative modelling of economic and financial phenomena.
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Latest updates from the competition.
Announcements, deadlines, ceremony reports, and editorial notes. Subscribe to the bulletin to receive each dispatch directly.
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AI Usage Rules for the S.-T. Yau High School Science Award
Official policy regarding the permitted use, verification responsibilities, and disclosure obligations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research reports.
- Sep · 202610Bulletin New
Reminder: 2026 S.-T. Yau High School Science Award Registration Closes on September 15
Online registration and material submission for the 2026 competition cycle will close on September 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTC (7:59 PM EDT / 4:59 PM PDT).
- May · 202617Bulletin
2026 HS Poster Session Invitation
ICBS 2026 invites outstanding high school students to participate in the High School Poster Session in Beijing from August 19 to 21, 2026. Schools may recommend up to five posters in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economic and Financial Modeling. Selected students will have the opportunity to present their research, attend ICBS academic activities, and engage with leading international scientists.
- Apr · 202626Bulletin
Schedule for the 19th S.-T. Yau High School Science Award (2026)
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2025 YHSA USA Regional Medalists
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2025 USA Regional Semi-Finalists (All Subjects)
- Oct · 202526Bulletin
2025 YHSA USA Regional Oral Final
- Jun · 202517Bulletin
Schedule of 2025 S.-T. Yau High School Science Award (North America)
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Invitation to ICBS 2025 High School Poster Session
Cambridge Journal for Junior Scientists (CJJS)
The Cambridge Journal for Junior Scientists is a prestigious peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research articles by secondary school students. It provides a formal academic platform for young scholars to share their innovative discoveries with a global audience.
The 2026 cycle at a glance.
Exact dates for each milestone are posted in the Bulletin. The calendar below outlines the standard rhythm of the competition year.
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Registration & Submission
July 1 - September 15Online registration and submission of application materials. Participants must be high school students; team members must be from the same school.
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Material Review
September 16 - September 30Submitted application materials are reviewed.
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Regional Evaluation
October 1 - November 2Regional evaluations select candidates for the Global Final.
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Finalists Announcement
November 3 - November 10Global finalists and their research reports are announced and confirmed.
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Global Final & Awards Ceremony
December 5 - December 6Final competition conducted in English as an oral defense at Tsinghua University.
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Science Forum
December 6Science forum event held alongside the final activities.