Deadline: 17th April 2020 | Open to high school, college and university students |
A unique opportunity to unleash your science skills and apply them to challenging problems. Participants receive certificates, awards, cash prizes, global recognition, and more!
The Qualification Round 2020 of the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition has opened! Use your skills and astronomy knowledge to win certificates, awards, and prizes.
IAAC gives you the unique opportunity to show your knowledge and astronomy skills in one of the biggest astronomy competition for students from all around the world.
Benefits / Prizes
Successful participants receive many certificates, awards, cash prizes, and honours:
All Participants: Official Participation Certificate
All Finalists: Gold, Silver, Bronze Honour
- Prize: 200 USD Cash Prize, Special 1. Prize Certificate
- Prize:150 USD Cash Prize, Special 2. Prize Certificate
- Prize:100 USD Cash Prize, Special 3. Prize Certificate
Special Regional Awards:
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of Africa
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of Europa
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of Greater Middle East
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of South Asia
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of South East Asia
1, 2, 3. Regional Award of America
We understand the crucial role of teachers and schools for scientific education. Because of that, we award several school awards to honour the efforts of the teachers and the schools:
Qualification Round: The qualification round 2020 consists of five astronomy problems and you can submit your solutions online until 17. April 2020. All participants receive certificates.
Pre-Final Round: Successful participants can register for the pre-final round: You have one week to solve the ten challenging problems of the pre-final round.
Final Round: Successful finalists can participate in the final round: You will take a supervised exam of 60 minutes. The winners receive certificates and cash prizes worth over 700 USD.
Eligibility
You have to be a high-school or university student to participate in IAAC 2020. Students from all grades and all countries are invited to participate!
General Information about IAAC
The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition gives students the opportunity to challenge their astronomy and astrophysics knowledge in a friendly competition to learn more about this interesting subject and to extend their horizon. The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition takes place annually on an international level.
Check out the Official brochure and FAQ here and head to the official website below for full details:
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Apply before 17th April, 2020