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INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: 17 April, 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is an educational science competition that enables students from all countries to test their skills in astronomy and astrophysics. Participants can receive certificates, awards, cash prizes, and global recognition.

ELIGIBILITY:

Current high school and university students from all grades and countries are eligible. There are three age groups:

Junior: 10th Grade and below (and < 16 years of age)

Youth: 11th to 13th Grade (and < 19 years of age)

Senior: 1st Year College/University and higher (or ≥ 19 years of age)

Participation is free

Depending on your age group, you will have to solve more problems to qualify for the next round: More Details. To solve the problems, you should be open-minded and creative. As some problems may require you to read real-world research material, fluency in English is beneficial. You should have a working internet connection to submit your solution online.

For Teachers and Schools: Teachers, schools, and parents are invited to share IAAC as an extracurricular learning opportunity for students with an interest in science. They provide learning materials, flyers, and posters, and our team supports you with any issue. There are also special awards for teachers and schools: More Information

BENEFIT:

The top performers receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, with awards worth 2500 USD, including cash prizes and telescopes signed by astronaut Frank De Winne and Nobel Prize laureates François Englert, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz. All participants receive participation certificates. There are also national awards for the best participants from each country: Prizes and Awards

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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCED SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY MASTER OF SCIENCE – GRADUATE PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: March 15, 2026.

LOCATION: Germany

Achieve your dream career with JetBrains Foundation & Constructor University ADVANCED SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY (AST) Master of Science – Graduate program. This intake is exclusively focused on the Data Science track, specifically designed to train the next generation of Machine Learning Researchers.

ELIGIBILITY:

All students are considered for an academic achievement scholarship based on their school grade point average (GPA).

This is a highly demanding, research-focused track. Strong foundational knowledge is required in:

Programming: A strong programming background is required. You should be capable of writing well-structured code, understanding and modifying other people’s code, and completing programming-intensive coursework independently.

Machine Learning: Basic course completion (e.g., supervised/unsupervised fundamentals).

Mathematics: Strong background in Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Probability Theory).

Advanced English: You must possess an advanced level of English, enabling you to comprehend information and respond fluently without hesitation.

Graduates of their program are poised for success in a multitude of careers in the IT sector and computer science research. They are well-equipped for positions such as Full-Stack Developers, Data Mining Specialists, Artificial Intelligence Engineers, and Network Security Analysts.

In addition, the skills they acquire open pathways to contribute to groundbreaking research in areas like applied computer science and engineering, big data, and theoretical foundations of computing and programming languages.

BENEFIT:

The JetBrains Foundation offers full and partial scholarships for students of the Advanced Software Technology (AST) program.

Each admitted candidate will receive an individual financial package.

Duration: 2 years full-time

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