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IPHYC INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 23:59 UTC+0

LOCATION: Germany

To participate in the International Physics Competition (IPhyC) 2026, solve the Qualification Round problems and submit your solution online: Submission Form 

ELIGIBILITY:

Each one of the five problems gives up to 5 points. To qualify for the Semi-Final Round in December 2026, you have to score at least 15, 17, or 20 points based on your age group . The submission deadline of the IPhyC 2026 Qualification Round is Sunday, 1 November 2026, 23:59 UTC+0

Application Requirements

You have to be at least 14 years old, interested in physics, and willing to spend time encouraging students to engage with physics and IPhyC. Basic English proficiency is required to communicate with the international IPhyC team.

All current high school and university students are allowed to participate. However, there are different age groups: Age Groups

you have to be a student in a high school or a university to participate. If you are currently between high school and university (e.g., gap year) and plan to start university any time soon, you are also eligible to participate.

Application Process

The application for becoming a representative consists of two stages:

1st Stage:
You will complete the official representative application form by providing your personal details and submitting the following documents: a letter of motivation, your CV, academic transcript, and any optional certificates. Once we receive your application, our team will review your materials and typically contact you.

2nd Stage:
Successful candidates will be invited to the second stage, where you will be asked to submit additional materials. These include a personal introduction video and your solutions to a short set of physics problems designed specifically for you. We will inform you of the final decision usually within one week.

To begin the first stage of the application process, please complete the application form: Local Representative Application Form

BENEFIT:

Awards & Prizes: Total of 1500 USD

Participating allows you to apply your physics skills to interesting problems and to learn about topics beyond the school curriculum. All participants receive participation certificates. The top performers receive the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes with cash prizes worth over 1500 USD. There are also national awards for the best participants from each country. More About Awards and Prizes

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TU DELFT JUSTUS & LOUISE VAN EFFEN EXCELLENCE MSC SCHOLARSHIPS

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Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 (23:59 CET)

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The Foundation Justus & Louise van Effen was established with the aim of stimulating excellent international MSc students and financially supporting them in their wish to study at TU Delft.

At TU Delft a number of scholarships are available for excellent international applicants. Justus & Louise Van Effen Excellence Scholarships are financed by the legacy of Justus and Louise van Effen. Mr. van Effen studied at TU Delft in the 1940’s and strongly believed technological developments will contribute to solving societal issues.

ELIGIBILITY:

You are an excellent international applicant (conditionally) admitted to one of the 2-year regular TU Delft MSc programmes (not an International Joint Education Programme).

You are not eligible for the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships if:

You are a TU Delft bachelor’s student (even if you are an international student).

You are an international student applying for a TU Delft MSc programme who has obtained their bachelor’s degree at a Dutch University.

You have already started your MSc studies at TU Delft (the scholarship is only for new, incoming students).

Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required—this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.

You have submitted a complete MSc application before the scholarship deadline.

Students who have been granted a scholarship will be informed by TU Delft via email by the end of March 2027.

Receiving the scholarship is conditional on the student fulfilling all admission criteria.

BENEFIT:

Full tuition fees per year for a TU Delft MSc programme based on the statutory fee or institutional rate, according to the registered nationality, AND contribution for the living expenses.

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