on 04/02/2026
Registration opens: Monday 9 February 2026
Closing date for entries: Friday 3 July 2026
Winners announced: during National Science Week (15–23 August 2026)
Think Science! 2026 is a free, nationwide science competition for students in Years 3 to 10, encouraging teamwork, scientific inquiry and creativity. Hosted by ANSTO, the event invites students to conduct a first-hand science investigation, document their process, and present their findings in a short video.
Students work in teams of 2–4 to choose a topic, carry out an investigation using the Science Inquiry skills from the Australian Curriculum, and showcase their learning with a video entry (primary 3–4 min, secondary 4–5 min). Teams can use everyday materials — no specialist equipment is required.
The competition supports teamwork, problem-solving, communication and digital technology skills, and offers over $10,000 in prizes for students and schools. Homeschool teams are also welcome to enter.
Register your school here.
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