Bootcamps are available on-demand, meaning participants can watch them whenever it is convenient for them starting on the above-mentioned date.
Although viewing the bootcamps is not mandatory, crucial information on how to conduct research and write an effective proposal will be provided and may therefore play a helpful role in how successful participants are in the competition.
Instructions on how to access bootcamps will be provided to participants via email in the days leading up to the 18th.
Proposal Submission Deadline
Submit by - October 5 by 23:59 EST
The Research Proposal is the main research participants submit during the competition. The research proposal must be a maximum of 2 pages (excluding cover page, title, citations, and references).
Information on how to write a proposal and what to include will be provided in the bootcamps as well as further communication.
A submission link for the Proposal will be emailed to participants on August 24th.
Qualification Round Winners Announcement
Announced - October 8th by 23:59 EST
The top 100 proposals will move on to the next round and will need to prepare a video submission as part of the Final Round.
Video Pitch Submission Deadline
Submit by - October 15th by 23:59 EST
The top 100 Finalists must submit a 2.5-5 minute-long video submission.
The Video Pitch is a presentation with slides which should state the proposal's research question or objective and provide an overall introduction to the participant's research process and potential future research avenues.
View the guidelines for information on how the Video Pitch will be assessed.
Global Winners Announcement
Announced - October 25th by 23:59 EST
The top 3 Winners each category are announced and win prizes!