We deliver challenging extension science programs for Australian high school students that aim to broaden horizons, identify capabilities and build Australia’s scientific community.
Our Programs
We offer a range of national science extension programs for science-loving students who want to challenge themselves, and explore their scientific potential.
Australian Science Olympiads
Australian Science Olympiads are a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools
It all begins with the Australian Science Olympiad Exams.
Asian Science Camp
Bringing together around 200 talented young people in celebration of science and friendship across the Asia-Pacific region.
Curious Minds
Empowering girls who are passionate in STEM to explore their full potential, through a hands-on extension and mentoring program.
If you’re a girl in year 9 or 10 who is passionate about STEM subjects, or if you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to become a coach, then please express your interest using the buttons below.
Applications for the Curious Minds program open in September.
Big Science Competition
A 50 minute, multiple choice competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The Big Science Competition is open to students in Year 7-10 globally, and students can win great prizes!
Registrations are open now and close Friday 5 May.
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Big Science Competition
Registrations are closed.
Competition sitting dates: 15 – 26 May, 2023.
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Australian Science Olympiad Exams
Registrations are open now!
This year we are splitting the Junior Science Olympiad exam across two dates to allow more participants. The Junior Science Olympiad is recommended for students in years 7 – 10.
- Junior Science Olympiad
- Year 9 & 10 Wednesday 14 June
- Years 7 & 8 Friday 16 June 2023
- Physics – Monday 31 July 2023
- Biology – Tuesday 1 August 2023
- Earth and Environmental Science – Wednesday 2 August 2023
- Chemistry – Thursday 3 August 2023
- Junior Science Olympiad
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Australian Olympiad Teams Announcement
When: Monday 19 June, 2023.
Where: Australian Parliament House.
Join us online for the announcement of the 2023 International Science Olympiad teams.
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Curious Minds
Applications for students and STEM Coaches open in September 2023.
