Welcome to
SARC 2025
100% virtual
Ages 13 - 18
No experience needed!
High-school students
1.
Attend bootcamps and learn university-level research
2.
Write a 2 page research proposal on a topic of YOUR CHOICE
3.
Present a video and win big!
WHAT IS SARC?
The 3rd edition of High School Academic Research Competition (SARC) is a global stage for high schoolers to explore their passions, get expert guidance, share big ideas, win cash prizes and stand out on college applications—plus, the opportunity to get your research published!
WHY JOIN?
Access to expert led webinars and on-demand bootcamps
Cash prize of USD $1,000
Indigo Summer Research Program for FREE or seriously discounted
A standout extracurricular for your college applications
Your work published on the SARC website
TIMELINE
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HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
SARC is an individual research competition and is not open to group entries.
After registration, provide answers to a few short questions about your research topic (Assessment Form).
Gain experience by participating in exclusive bootcamps on subjects like research proposal development and data analysis from experts in their fields.
Submit your 1-2 page research proposal shortly after all bootcamps end.
The top 50 research proposals are chosen to advance to the next round. Each finalist films and submits a 1.5-3 minutes elevator pitch video.
Winners are declared based on the quality of their research proposal and video.
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PARTNERS
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