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Breakthrough Junior Challenge
BiologyMathematicsPhysics
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is a global competition that invites students aged 13–18 to create and submit original, creative videos of up to two minutes that explain a concept or theory in life sciences, physics, or mathematics. The challenge aims to inspire creative thinking about science and communication.
Program details
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
- Dates
- May 11, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
- Age range
- Ages 13–18
- Location
- Virtual
- Program type
- Competition
- Duration
- Video must be 2 minutes (2:00) in length or shorter. The competition process includes application, peer-review (Sept 17–30), and subsequent evaluation stages ending in December.
- Attendance
- Not applicable
Eligibility
Participants must be at least 13 by May 11, 2026, and not yet 19 by October 1, 2026. Prior winners are ineligible.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- Not specified
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