Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Competitions
Location(s)
- Online
- United States of America
Overview
Can you explain a big scientific idea with a short film (3 minutes max)? Let The Brainstorming Begin! The official launch of the 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge is on April 1st. This could be YOU this year!
Details
Challenge
You get it. You’ve grasped an important scientific theory, concept or principle.
Now can you share your insight?
An inventive video can get across complex material that would take pages of text to communicate.
To take part in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, create a short video (2:00 – two minutes max) to explain a big idea in one of these fields:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Life Sciences
Your film can take any form you like: animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, whatever. It’s worth keeping in mind that video is a dynamic visual medium – using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations etc. is a lot more effective than standing in front of a blackboard talking.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Students ages 13 to 18 from countries across the globe are invited to create and submit original videos (5 minutes in length maximum) that bring to life a concept or theory in the life sciences, physics or mathematics.
Entries are limited to individuals only
The submissions are judged on the student’s ability to communicate complex scientific ideas in engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways.
The Challenge is organized by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation.
The videos will be judged according to the following criteria:
- Engagement
- Illumination
- Creativity
- Difficulty
Dates
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
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Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
