Welcome to the National Science Competition

Have you completed a science or technology project?

Can you communicate your ideas clearly?

We are seeking the UK Young Scientist of the Year and the UK Young Technologist of the Year!

Entry for the 2008 competition has now closed. Results will be announced soon!!

There are fantastic prizes up for grabs! Each winner will receive:

a personal cash prize of £5000
a once in a lifetime science or technology trip - you can choose between an international conservation expedition with Earthwatch Europe or a visit to NASA Space Centres in Florida and Houston with the International Space School Educational Trust
opportunities to represent UK youth science and engineering at events and visits in the UK and abroad
a trophy
a framed certificate

The experience prizes are made possible by a generous donation for the Lord and Lady Haskel Charitable Foundation.

There are also lots of prizes for runners-up and highly commended entrants!

The new National Science Competition is an initiative of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, and is being coordinated by the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science).

If you have any questions, you can email us at:
info@nationalsciencecompetition.org.

Lord Drayson

"The National Science Competition is a challenge to all aspiring scientists and engineers. To win, you’ll need to show innovative thinking, a good understanding of your subject and, above all, have been involved in an activity or project that has made a real impact on others.

These are exactly the sort of qualities the UK needs for its future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians to ensure it remains prosperous and globally competitive. I wish all applicants the best of luck and look forward to announcing the winners in March 2009."

Lord Drayson
Minister of State for
Science and Innovation