THE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC RESEARCH COMPETITION
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WHAT IS THE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC RESEARCH COMPETITION?
Running through March and April, SARC is more than just a contest—it’s a guided immersion into the research process, designed for experts and newcomers alike!
You’ll enroll in immersive workshops that guide you through the research process from beginning to end and prepare you for your own research proposal.
Participants compete with the sharpest young minds around the world.
TIMELINE
6th May
20th May
Qualifiers Round Winners Announced
Global Winner
Announced
24th April
Assessment Form Submission Deadline
8th March
Early Bird
Registrations Close
17th April
Regular Registrations
Close
Video Submission Deadline
30th April
12th May
Research Proposal Submission Deadline
18th April
Bootcamps Access
9th March
Regular Registrations Open
1st January
Early Bird
Registrations Open
2026 PRIZES
2nd place
US $750
Cash Prize
+
Indigo Research Intensive Summer Program*
(50% discount)
+
Research published on the SARC website
Certification of Achievement
Global Recognition & Fame
1st place
US $1000
Cash Prize
+
Indigo Research Intensive Summer
Program*
(FREE)
+
Research published on the SARC website
Certification of Achievement
Global Recognition & Fame
3rd place
US $550
Cash Prize
+
Indigo Research Intensive Summer Program*
(25% discount)
+
Research published on the SARC website
Certification of Achievement
Global Recognition & Fame
RESEARCH TOPIC
SARC is unique in that participants can research any topic they want!
This competition is not limited to the sciences. Your research topic can range from political science, art, and economics to engineering, history, or any other field of interest.
Researchers can choose a topic they’re passionate about, something they wish to dive deeper into, or something they want to study in university.
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MAKE YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION STRONGER !
The High School Academic Research Competition (SARC) empowers high school students to turn their curiosity into a research proposal.
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Compete with students from around the world
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Attend expert-led research bootcamps
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Win Upto $3,000 cash prizes & exclusive opportunities
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Boost your college applications with a standout extracurricular
More than just a competition, SARC is your gateway to academic excellence, discovery, and global recognition.
Please fill in the required information & hit submit to be directed to the Registration Form
(p.s. this might take 10 seconds)