Science

Science competitions, Olympiads and enrichment programs arranged by their usual month. Dates not yet announced are marked “2027 date to be confirmed”. Selection-based opportunities are identified.

January

• Biology Olympiad Summer School: Invitation only, January 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
• Chemistry Olympiad Summer School: Invitation only, January 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
• Physics Olympiad Summer School: Invitation only, January 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
• Earth and Environmental Science Olympiad Summer School: Invitation only, January 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
• Australian Astronomy and Astrophysics Training Camp: Selected students, summer 2026–27 (dates to be confirmed)
• SciX@UNSW Summer School: Years 10–12, 18–22 January 2027

March

• Science Talent Search (Victoria): school registrations opened 3 March in 2026; 2027 opening date to be confirmed. Official information.

May

• Big Science Competition: Years 7–10, 2027 dates to be confirmed

June

• Junior Science Olympiad Exams — Years 7–8: Years 7–8, 2027 date to be confirmed
• Junior Science Olympiad Exams — Years 9–10: Years 9–10, 2027 date to be confirmed

July

• Australian Science Olympiad Exam — Physics: 2027 date to be confirmed
• Australian Science Olympiad Exam — Biology: 2027 date to be confirmed
• Australian Science Olympiad Exam — Earth and Environmental Science: 2027 date to be confirmed
• Australian Science Olympiad Exam — Chemistry: 2027 date to be confirmed
• RACI Titration Competition: 2027 Victorian competition date to be confirmed

August

• RACI International Chemistry Quiz: 9–13 August 2027
• RACI Crystal Growing Competition: 2027 date to be confirmed

September

• Junior Science Olympiad Spring School: 2027 dates to be confirmed (invitation only)

December

• International Junior Science Olympiad: 2027 dates to be confirmed (Australian team selection required)

Astronomy and astrophysics

• Australian Space and Astronomy Olympiad: Australian qualifying pathway for international team selection; 2027 examination date to be confirmed. Official information.
• International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA): international team event requiring national selection; 2027 dates to be confirmed.
• International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC): separate international problem-solving competition; 2027 dates and eligibility to be confirmed. Official information.

Individual information pages and calendar links are being prepared. Please confirm dates and eligibility with organisers before planning participation.