Participant guide
How to build a project — and how it’s judged
12 steps from idea to application and the 6 criteria the jury uses.
How to build a project
12 steps to a finished work
Phase 01
Research
01. Choosing a topic
A question you care about and can actually test.
02. Formulating a hypothesis
An assumption your research will confirm or refute.
03. Choosing a methodology
Experiment, survey, modeling, or calculation — whatever fits the task.
04. Conducting research
Follow the plan and record every step.
05. Collecting data
The measurements and observations your conclusions rest on.
06. Analyzing data
Process the results: tables, charts, statistics.
Phase 02
Research paper
07. Drawing conclusions
Answer the original question: was the hypothesis confirmed?
08. Writing the research paper
Introduction, methodology, results, and conclusions.
09. Getting feedback
Show the work to your mentor and address the comments.
Phase 03
Defense
10. Preparing the presentation
A talk of up to 10 minutes with a clear structure.
11. Preparing the poster
A visual board for the five-minute defense.
12. Submitting the application
Register for the congress through the form on the site.
Criteria
How projects are evaluated
The jury evaluates every work against six objective criteria.
Scientific depth
Hypothesis, data analysis, and reliability of results.
- Hypothesis formulation
- Data analysis
- Reliability of results
Innovation
A creative approach and use of new technology.
- Innovative approach
- New technologies
Contribution to education
How applicable the results are to learning.
Research methods
How sound and reliable the chosen methods are.
Presentation
Clarity and persuasiveness of the talk.
Research paper
Structure, writing quality, and compliance with academic standards.
Project ready?
Register — the organizers will tell you about the upcoming stage.