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International Academic Research Competition

IARCO Global Board

📅 31 Aug 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Paid

📌 About the Event

The International Academic Research Competition, known as IARCO 2026, is a premier platform for students to explore complex topics across STEM, Humanities, and Economics. This competition encourages participants to conduct original research and present their findings to a panel of international experts. It serves as a rigorous training ground for young scholars aiming for top-tier universities worldwide.


ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Academic and Science
  • Organizer: IARCO Global Board
  • Eligibility: School students (High School) and Undergraduate students
  • Team Size: 1 to 3 members
  • Effort Level: High
  • Submission Type: Research Proposal and Final Paper

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026
  • Event or Submission Date: September 30, 2026
  • Results Announcement: October 25, 2026
  • Mode: Online

🏆 Prize Details and Value

  • Prize Type: Trophy, Certificate, and Publication
  • Prize Amount or Value: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals with global ranking
  • Certificates: Achievement certificates for all finalists
  • Visibility and Showcase: Best papers published in the IARCO Annual Archive
  • Additional Perks: Access to exclusive research bootcamps for participants

🎯 What You Will Do

  • Select a research track from STEM, Humanities, or Economics and Business.
  • Attend participant-exclusive bootcamps starting in early September for methodology training.
  • Submit a formal research proposal outlining your hypothesis and methodology.
  • Record and submit a video pitch explaining the significance of your findings.
  • Finalize and upload your full research paper for the final jury evaluation.

📦 Resources and Support Available

  • Guided research templates and academic writing guidelines.
  • Interactive bootcamps led by researchers from institutions like Princeton.