Explore top psychology competitions with helpful guides in this blog!

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the field while showcasing your talent and passion.

International Psychology Olympiad This Olympiad challenges participants with an academic test comprising three sections: concept understanding, application and analysis, and research design.

The competition is designed to test a student’s knowledge of psychology and their ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problems.

Study materials are provided post-registration to aid preparation.

Eligibility: Participation is global, with over 35 countries having taken part in previous editions.

Format: An academic test that evaluates a range of psychological competencies.

Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition Participants select from annual essay prompts that pose significant psychological questions.

The competition requires extensive research and critical thinking, allowing students to explore and articulate their perspectives on complex topics within the field of psychology.

Eligibility: The competition is open to high school students worldwide.

Format: Essay writing based on provided prompts that change annually.

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) This competition encourages high school students to engage in original research within STEM fields.

After submitting a detailed research report, a selection of students are invited to present their findings at regional symposiums.

Successful candidates from these events progress to a national symposium where they compete for scholarships and awards.

Eligibility: Open to U.

S. citizens or permanent residents attending high school (grades 9-12).

Format: Participants initially submit a written research report.

If selected, they present their work at regional and potentially national symposiums.

Additional resources that may help you win JSHS: Ultimate Guide to Junior Science & Humanities Research Paper Template.

How to win National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium.

Brain Awareness Video Contest The Brain Awareness Video Contest challenges high school students to create short videos that educate and inspire others about the brain and neuroscience.

Eligibility: Open to high school students worldwide.

Format of Competition: Participants create and submit videos that creatively communicate neuroscience concepts to a broad audience.

Winning entries are selected based on creativity, accuracy, and educational value.

Psychology Poster Competition The Psychology Poster Competition invites high school students to design and present scientific posters on topics related to psychology, showcasing their understanding and creativity.

Eligibility: Open to high school and college students internationally.

Format of Competition: Each school or college is permitted to submit a maximum of three research posters, each of which should be sized A3 and oriented in landscape format.

The content on the posters must not exceed 1000 words of text.

It is required that the posters are the original work of individual learners rather than collaborative efforts, and they should not be generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) software.

Teachers are encouraged to conduct the competition within their AS/A-Level Psychology classes and to nominate the top three posters created by learners from their school or college for entry into the competition.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Competition (JIC) Middle school students begin their journey by competing in local science fairs affiliated with Thermo Fisher.

Judges at these fairs can nominate outstanding students for the national competition, where the top 300 are awarded, and finalists compete in Washington, D.

C. for larger prizes.

Eligibility: The competition is open to students who participate in an affiliated fair within the U.

S. or U.

S. territories.

Format: Initial competition at local science fairs, with potential progression to a national level.

Rishab's experience: 3M YSC, Broadcom MASTERS/Thermofisher JIC, Regeneron ISEF, National JSHS, RSI, and more.

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TOPSS Competition for High School Psychology Students High school students demonstrate their understanding of psychological concepts through a three-minute video.

The competition emphasizes the practical application of psychology to improve real-world situations.

Categories include social psychology, personality, multiculturalism and gender, or motivation and emotion.

Eligibility: The competition is open globally to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a psychology course.

Format: Video submission showcasing the application of psychological concepts.

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), hosted by the Society for Science, serves as the high school counterpart to the Thermo Fisher competition.

Students in grades 9 to 12 participate in local science fairs affiliated with Regeneron.

Judges at these fairs nominate a percentage of participants to advance to the international level.

At ISEF, finalists from around the world compete for over 600 individual and team awards, including substantial monetary prizes.

Unlike the Thermo Fisher competition, ISEF teams compete as a unit.

Eligibility: Open to students worldwide.

Format: Participants submit their projects to local science fairs, and successful nominees proceed to the international competition.

PlayThe Blueprint to Win Science Fair in 2024: How to win Regeneron ISEF Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the oldest and one of the most prestigious science and math competitions in the United States.

Established in 1942, it provides a platform for high school students to showcase their original scientific research projects.

Participants conduct in-depth investigations and present their findings in a formal research paper.

Expert reviewers evaluate each project, leading to the selection of the Top 300 and Top 40 finalists.

The Top 40 finalists then compete during an in-person Finals Week in Washington, D.

C. , vying for the Top 10 awards.

Notably, each of the Top 40 scholars receives a minimum award of $25,00

0. Eligibility: Open to United States citizens and students (regardless of citizenship) studying within the U.

S.

Format: Individual participants submit research papers.

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United States Army’s eCybermission Competition The eCybermission Competition, hosted by the United States Army, is a virtual STEM competition designed specifically for younger students.

Teams of U.

S. students in grades 6 to 9 collaborate on scientific research projects or engineering prototypes aimed at solving community problems.

Each team consists of 2 to 4 members and an adult advisor.

Teams submit scientific reports detailing their research process.

Awards are available at the state, regional, and national levels.

Eligibility: U.

S.

Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.

S.

Format: Team-based competition with scientific reports.

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