The Qualification Round 2021 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.
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition Eligibility.
You have to be a high-school or university student to participate in IAAC 2021. Students from all grades and all countries are invited to participate! You should be smart, open-minded, and creative to solve science problems.
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition Benefits and Prizes.
Successful participants receive many certificates, awards, cash prizes, and honors:
- All Participants: Official Participation Certificate
- All Finalists: Bronze Honour, Silver Honour or Gold Honour
- 1. Prize, Youth: 150 USD Cash Prize, Special 1. Prize Certificate
- 2. Prize, Youth: 100 USD Cash Prize, Special 2. Prize Certificate
- 3. Prize, Youth: 50 USD Cash Prize, Special 3. Prize Certificate
- 1. Prize, Junior: 150 USD Cash Prize, Special 1. Prize Certificate
- 2. Prize, Junior: 100 USD Cash Prize, Special 2. Prize Certificate
- 3. Prize, Junior: 50 USD Cash Prize, Special 3. Prize Certificate
- National Awards (best participant from each country)
International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition Process & Rounds.
- Qualification Round: The qualification round 2021 consists of five astronomy problems and you can submit your solutions online until 30. April 2021. 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 30 minutes. The winners receive certificates and cash prizes worth over 700 USD.
How to Submit Entries for International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply Here” button below:
The submission deadline for the qualification round is 30 April 2021 23:59 UTC+0
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