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Thank you for applying to GENIUS Olympiad. GENIUS Olympiad will host around 892 projects presented in person by around 1200 students in 2026.
All participants will receive a GENIUS Participant Certificate for their ambition and participation. Four tiers of awards will be given according to the student’s total score within their category:
Students have to pick up their awards during the ceremony. GENIUS Olympiad will NOT ship any awards outside of the US. Each student can present only one project and may receive only one award. Awards are given only those who attend the event because the presentation is also part of the judging.
GENIUS Supervisor Award: The supervisor which consistently participates in GENIUS Olympiad with multiple HIGH-Quality projects over the years.
GENIUS Most Applicant School Award: The school which submits the most number of projects in this year
GENIUS Most Successful School Award: The school which has the most number of SUCESSFULL (based on awards received) of projects in this year
IJHSR Article Publication: All grand gold, silver, and bronze winners in the science category should submit their research to International Journal of High School Research to get it peer-reviewed and published. For more information to submit: IJHighschoolResearch.org
Thanks to all of our participants in GENIUS Olympiad.
All participants were selected and deserved recognition. We hope that all students and supervisors went back home with something learned or experienced at GENIUS Olympiad to have a life long impact.
For GENIUS Olympiad finals, each project is evaluated by multiple judges. Since judges may score more strictly or more generously than others, raw scores are normalized before final rankings are calculated. This helps ensure that all students are evaluated as fairly as possible, regardless of which judges reviewed their project.
First, each judge’s scores are normalized based on that judge’s overall scoring pattern. This adjustment accounts for differences in judge scoring tendencies. After normalization, the normalized scores given to each project are averaged across all judges who evaluated that project.
Each project is judged in person by 4–10 judges, depending on the project category. In addition, the average of initial reviews to be a finalist is also included as a judging score with your in-person judging scores. Reviews were made by 3–6 judges, depending on the project category. Initial reviews focus primarily on the project's rigor and quality; in-person judging assesses rigor, quality, presentation, and the student's knowledge of the topic and the project.
Key Benefits of Normalization of Scores:
We are proud to announce that we have managed to host 821 projects and 960 students through our virtual fair. 599 projects have been awarded to medals or certificates based on our award distribution policy under "Awards" tab.
All grand, gold, silver, and bronze winners in the science category should submit their research to International Journal of High School Research to get it peer-reviewed and published. For more information to submit: IJHighschoolResearch.org
Be the voice of students. Help shape the future of GENIUS Olympiad.
GENIUS Olympiad is launching the GENIUS Student Council, a one-year student advisory group designed to bring student voices directly into the planning and improvement of GENIUS Olympiad.
Each year, GENIUS Olympiad will select 15 students from top participating countries to serve on the council. These student leaders will share feedback, ideas, and perspectives that help GENIUS Olympiad better understand the needs, experiences, and expectations of participants around the world.
Council members will meet monthly over Zoom with GENIUS Olympiad representatives to discuss student engagement, event experience, project preparation, cultural exchange, communication, and ways to strengthen the global GENIUS community.
Why Join?
As a member of the GENIUS Student Council, you will:
Who Should Apply?
Students who are rising juniors or seniors and have participated in GENIUS Olympiad are encouraged to apply. We are looking for students who are passionate, responsible, creative, and willing to contribute ideas that support the mission of GENIUS Olympiad.
Apply to Join: Interested students should complete the application form. To apply, please fill out the form.
Lead change. Inspire projects. Build a culture of sustainability and innovation.
Bring the spirit of GENIUS Olympiad to your school by starting a GENIUS Olympiad Club. This club gives students the opportunity to share their GENIUS experience, practice leadership, encourage project-based learning, and inspire others to develop projects focused on sustainability, science, innovation, and global impact.
A GENIUS Olympiad Club is more than a school activity. It is a high-impact leadership and learning opportunity where students use their talents, skills, and interests to address real-world environmental and social challenges.
What Does a GENIUS Olympiad Club Do?
A GENIUS Olympiad Club can help students:
Why Start a Club?
Starting a GENIUS Olympiad Club helps create a school culture where students are encouraged to think creatively, solve problems, and become change agents. The club can bring together students from different disciplines and interests, allowing them to collaborate through science, technology, engineering, art, writing, music, business, and environmental action.
Through the club, students can prepare stronger projects, mentor each other, share experiences, and travel together as a school team to GENIUS Olympiad.
Become a Change Agent
By creating a GENIUS Olympiad Club, you are helping your school become part of a global movement for sustainability, innovation, and youth leadership.
Start a GENIUS Olympiad Club at your school and inspire the next generation of changemakers. We will send up to ten T-shirts within the USA once you have members signed into your club in your first year. We can send T-shirts outside of the USA if shipping cost is covered.
GENIUS Olympiad participants are encouraged to take their science projects beyond the competition by considering publication with the International Journal of High School Research (IJHSR).
Published since 2019, IJHSR is a leading high school research journal that showcases high-quality student research from around the world. The journal publishes work in all areas of science, including behavioral and social sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. IJHSR accepts both original research articles and literature review articles.
All manuscripts published by IJHSR are indexed internationally by EBSCO and Google Scholar, making student research searchable and accessible through many libraries around the world. IJHSR publishes monthly issues, offers rolling admissions with no fixed deadline, and provides open access to the public.
Publishing your research is a higher level of academic presentation that requires greater detail, stronger writing, and deeper analysis than a poster or oral presentation. Because of this, publication is often more highly valued and can help students further strengthen their academic profile while sharing their work with a wider scientific community.
As a special opportunity for GENIUS Olympiad participants, medal winners will receive a publication discount with IJHSR: Gold winners receive a 20% discount, Silver winners receive a 15% discount, and Bronze winners receive a 10% discount.
If your GENIUS Olympiad project includes strong research methods, meaningful findings, and a clear contribution to your field, you may consider preparing it as a manuscript for submission to IJHSR. This is an excellent opportunity to expand the impact of your project beyond the competition.
Reconnect. Network. Volunteer. Inspire the next generation.
GENIUS Olympiad is excited to reconnect with our alumni and invite you to be part of the growing GENIUS Alumni Network.
As an alumnus of GENIUS Olympiad, you are part of a global community of passionate, creative, and innovative individuals who have used their talents to address important environmental and social challenges. With more than 7,000 alumni worldwide, the GENIUS Alumni Network is designed to strengthen connections, create new opportunities, and support future generations of GENIUS participants.
Why Join the GENIUS Alumni Network?
By registering, you will have the opportunity to:
Receive Your GENIUS Badge
As a token of appreciation, registered alumni will receive a GENIUS Badge, a prestigious recognition that can be proudly displayed on your LinkedIn profile. This badge highlights your involvement in GENIUS Olympiad and recognizes your place in a global network of young leaders in science, sustainability, innovation, and creativity.
Help Shape the Future of GENIUS
Your input matters. By completing the alumni registration and survey, you will help us improve the GENIUS Olympiad experience, expand alumni engagement, and create meaningful opportunities for students around the world.
We look forward to your involvement and deeply appreciate your continued support of the GENIUS Olympiad community.
To join the GENIUS Alumni Network, please sign up using the registration link.