The world's first international secondary-school competition built around genuine scientific research — where students use AI as a real research instrument, not a shortcut. Present your findings at the international finals.
An original investigation — not a textbook exercise.
Data analysis, literature synthesis, hypothesis refinement — documented and justified.
Online preliminary round in November. Judged on rigour, originality, AI integration.
Finalists present live in Hong Kong or Bangkok, December 4–6, alongside 300+ students worldwide.
A-ISPC exists because AI changed what a 15-year-old can actually discover. We built the competition to match — and the credibility to prove it.
Conduct an original scientific investigation that matters — not a solved textbook problem. Your question, your data, your findings.
Use AI meaningfully — for data analysis, literature synthesis, hypothesis refinement. Document how, and why. This is the future of science.
Connect with student researchers from schools worldwide. Present your work at the international finals, in person.
Evaluated by academic leaders and young Olympiad medalists from Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and across Asia-Pacific.
Finalist certificates strengthen university applications, research portfolios, and scientific CVs — not just a participation sticker.
Hong Kong or Bangkok — December 4–6. Present alongside A-IBFC and Emerald Prize finalists in one landmark week of student achievement.
Register individually or as a team of 2–3 and lock in the $25 flat rate before it rises to $30 on October 1.
Open nowConduct your original research, integrate AI tools meaningfully, and prepare your project report.
Submit your full project report and a 3-minute presentation video. Judged on scientific rigour and AI integration.
Qualifying entries are invited to present at the international finals in December.
Live presentations, expert panel feedback, and an awards ceremony alongside A-IBFC and Emerald Prize finalists.
Ages 12–18. Register as an individual researcher, or as a team of 2–3 with one mentor teacher. The entry fee is the same either way — what changes is when you register. Submit your project by November 2.
Register early to save $5 — the entry fee rises from $25 to $30 on October 1, regardless of whether you enter individually or as a team. All fees in USD, paid via Stripe. Receipt issued to mentor teacher email. Schools registering 5+ students or teams — contact us for institutional pricing.
Your research is assessed by academic leaders and Olympiad medalists from Asia-Pacific universities and research institutions.
Structure your project, integrate AI meaningfully, and meet the judging criteria.
Download guide →See how past finalists integrated AI, structured research, and presented findings.
View examples →Timeline, project template, and evaluation rubric for coordinating teachers.
Access kit →LLMs, data platforms, and visualization systems suitable for scientific research.
Read primer →Need help recruiting or organizing at your school? We're here for that.
Email support →A-ISPC finalists share the finals venue with A-IBFC and Emerald Prize — same week, one unforgettable experience.
Financial literacy & entrepreneurship challenge. Team quiz bowl and pitch finals.
Visit aibfc.org →Traditional art and AI-assisted digital design, judged in separate categories.
Visit emeraldprize.com →December 4–6, Hong Kong or Bangkok. 300+ students, 30+ countries.
See finals week →AI should be a genuine contributor to your research — not a gimmick. Use it for data analysis, literature reviews, hypothesis generation, visualization, or refinement. Document how you used it, justify your choice, and critically evaluate its role. LLMs, computer vision systems, data platforms, and specialized research tools all count. What doesn't count: having AI write your report for you, or using it only for formatting.
No. All team members must be enrolled at the same school, and your mentor teacher must be a staff member of that school. This keeps accountability clear and coordination simple. Schools can enter multiple teams — just register each one separately.
Full refunds are available until October 25, 2026 — one week before the project submission deadline. After that date, registration fees are non-refundable, as judging resources are committed based on entry counts. If A-ISPC 2026 is cancelled by the organizers, all fees are refunded in full.
Physical attendance is strongly encouraged for the full finalist experience. The finals will be held in Hong Kong or Bangkok — the single host city will be confirmed and announced ahead of the finalist notification date. If travel is genuinely not possible for your team, contact us to discuss options.
Entry fees are a flat USD $25 (early bird, until Sept 30) or $30 (standard, from Oct 1) — the same price whether you enter individually or as a team. Payment is collected via Stripe by Emerald Horizon Ventures (Hong Kong). Your card is charged in your local currency at the rate applied by Stripe or your card issuer. A USD receipt is issued to your mentor teacher's email.
Teams are evaluated on three dimensions: Scientific Rigour (40%) — does your methodology stand up? Creativity of Inquiry (30%) — is your research question original? Thoughtful AI Integration (30%) — did you use AI meaningfully and document its role?
Email our registration team at register@aispc2026.org. We aim to respond within 2 business days. Include a screenshot if you're hitting a technical issue with the form.
Not on the early bird rate, since that's a time-limited offer. For schools registering 5+ students or teams, we offer institutional pricing — contact register@aispc2026.org for a custom quote.
Register before September 30 to lock in $25 — the same flat rate whether you enter individually or as a team.