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S.-T. Yau Science Award · North America

Schedule for the 19th S.-T. Yau High School Science Award (2026)

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.

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S.-T. Yau Science Award · North America

2025 YHSA USA Regional Medalists

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.

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S.-T. Yau Science Award · North America

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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.

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Six Disciplines

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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Latest updates from the competition.

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Competition Timeline

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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  1. Registration & Submission

    July 1 - September 15

    Online registration and submission of application materials. Participants must be high school students; team members must be from the same school.

  2. Material Review

    September 16 - September 30

    Submitted application materials are reviewed.

  3. Regional Evaluation

    October 1 - November 2

    Regional evaluations select candidates for the Global Final.

  4. Finalists Announcement

    November 3 - November 10

    Global finalists and their research reports are announced and confirmed.

  5. Global Final & Awards Ceremony

    December 5 - December 6

    Final competition conducted in English as an oral defense at Tsinghua University.

  6. Science Forum

    December 6

    Science forum event held alongside the final activities.