Imperial College London school science competition 2026/27: teams aged 11-19

Imperial College London runs this competition for teams of secondary-school-age young people based outside the UK (age categories 11-14, 14-16 and 16-19; 2-4 team members and an adult mentor). A team prepares a 5-minute film presenting a scientific solution to one of the UN Global Goals. Pre-registration is due by 29 January 2027 and the formal entry by 26 February 2027; the shortlist is announced by the end of March and the final takes place in late June at South Kensington, London, in person or online. Teams from India enter a separate competition. The international competition page does not state any prizes or entry fee.