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Registration Now Open for the 2024 Jugend forscht Competition in Germany
Get ready to showcase your scientific and technological talents! The registration for the 2024 Jugend forscht competition is now open. This prestigious event aims to promote young talent in the fields of science and technology and support them in realizing their innovative projects.
To participate, you will need to submit your project via the official Jugend forscht channels, either online or by mail. Although the exact deadline for 2024 has not been confirmed, past competitions have typically had registration deadlines in early to mid-autumn, around September or October.
Age Categories
The competition is divided into three age categories:
- Schüler experimentieren: For participants up to 14 years old (junior category).
- Jugend forscht: For participants aged 15 to 21 or still in school/university (main category).
- Sometimes, a separate category for students from vocational schools may exist.
Subject Areas
The competition covers a wide range of subjects, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics/Informatics
- Technology
- Geosciences
These subjects are designed to encourage scientific inquiry among youth and reflect the classical Jugend forscht disciplines.
Competition Timeline
Regional competitions will take place in February 2024, followed by state-level competitions in March and April. The best participants will qualify for the federal final, which is scheduled for May and June 2024.
The Pforzheim/Enz Regional Competition
One of the regional competitions, the Pforzheim/Enz event, is being organized by the municipal enterprise Wirtschaft and Stadtmarketing Pforzheim, in collaboration with the University of Pforzheim and Witzenmann GmbH. The 59th competition round will take place at the University of Pforzheim on 22 and 23 February 2024.
Important Dates
- Online registration, participation conditions, and the 2024 competition poster can be found at www.jugend-forscht.de.
- Young researchers up to the age of 21 can register their projects for the 59th round of Jugend forscht by 30 November 2023.
- The written report of the research project is to be submitted by early January 2024.
- The best participants will qualify for the 59th federal final from 30 May to 2 June 2024.
Prizes
Cash and material prizes worth more than one million euros will be awarded on all three competition levels.
For precise 2024 registration info, including official forms and exact dates, it is best to consult the official Jugend forscht website or contact their organizing office directly as such details vary slightly year to year and by region. Good luck, young scientists! Let your curiosity guide you as you delve into the world of science and technology.
Delve into the realm of science and technology by participating in the 2024 Jugend forscht competition, offering a chance to showcase your innovative projects in education-and-self-development and online-learning. Explore subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics/informatics, technology, and geosciences, intended to foster scientific inquiry among youth. Make sure to register your project by 30 November 2023 via the official Jugend forscht channels to secure your spot in this prestigious event.
