British Young Physicist of the YearBritish Young Physicist of the Year

Eligibility & Entry

Four steps to the podium

A clear, simple process, designed so your physics does the talking.

01

Check eligibility

Open to students in Key Stage 4 and 5. International students are warmly welcome.

02

Register

Complete the application form with your details and your school or college.

03

Submit your work

Enter a short piece of physics you're proud of one that correctly handles the harder equations. Investigations, essays or projects that properly use relationships at depth: SHM equations, the photoelectric effect, or field equations.

04

Judging

Our panel reviews every entry. Finalists are notified and the top three are celebrated.

Who can enter

Eligibility criteria

  • Key Stage 4 or 5 student (ages 14–18)
  • Studying in the UK or internationally
  • Teacher or guardian contact provided