🔬Upcoming Research & Innovation Competitions 2026–2027
1. Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) The US's oldest research competition — individual scientific research, essays, recommendations.
📅 Application: June 1 – Nov 5, 2026

2. Regeneron ISEF
World's largest pre-college science fair — grades 9–12, any country, must qualify through a Society-affiliated regional/national fair first.
📅 Affiliated fairs run Jan–April 2027; ISEF finals May 2027 (Los Angeles)

3. Conrad Challenge Team-based (2–5 students, 13–18) entrepreneurship + STEM competition — aerospace, energy, cyber, health categories. Fully international, virtual-friendly.
📅 2026–27 cycle not yet announced —

4.Diamond Challenge
Global high school entrepreneurship competition (business or social innovation track), teams of 2–4, any country, $100K prize pool.
📅 2027 cycle dates TBA (2026 deadline was Jan 15, 2026 — expect similar timing)