WHAT IS SARC?
The High School Academic Research Competition is where talented students from around the world compete to present high-quality research on any topic.
SARC challenges students to sharpen their critical thinking skills, immerse themselves in the research process, and hone their writing skills for success.
WHO CAN COMPETE:
WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE:
SARC is open to all high school students aged 13-18. We also accept entries from 9th graders who have yet to turn 13, as well as recent high school graduates who are taking a gap year and are not enrolled in university credits.
The competition is hosted completely online, breaking down geographical barriers and providing students from all over the world access to explore and develop their research interests.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
Boost your extracurriculars with an accredited research competition
to stand out as a top applicant at your dream university.
Gain useful skills through our exclusive bootcamps with experts in the field and improve your research skills.
Whether you have lots of experience or are just starting out, SARC is for you! All you need is a passion for research.
Win exclusive prizes:
25%-100% off renowned IRIS program with the opportunity to get published and win amazing cash prizes.
A great opportunity to fine-tune your research abilities and explore your interests before heading off to university.
HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK
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).
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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.
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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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