Your project starts here. Four stages. One stage at the Olympiad.
Pick a topic you care about, test your idea, make sense of the results and share your story with judges from around the world.
The 4 Stages of Your Project
Click each stage. Work through them in order.
Stage 1 · Initiate & Plan
Choose a topic you care about and are good at.
- Start with a question, problem or idea that genuinely interests you.
- Pick the IGO category that fits it best.
- Write one clear aim: what do you want to find out, build or show?
- Plan your time, materials and any support you need.
Do this now
Write your project question in one sentence. If you can't, narrow it down until you can.
Stage 2 · Perform & Record
Test your idea and see what happens.
- Carry out your experiment, build your prototype or create your piece.
- Record everything: data, photos, notes, dates and changes you make.
- Repeat tests where you can so your results are reliable.
- Keep a project log. Judges value evidence of process.
Do this now
Start a logbook today, digital or paper, and date every entry.
Stage 3 · Analyse & Interpret
Reflect on your results and why they happened.
- Organise your results into tables, charts or clear summaries.
- Look for patterns, and explain what caused them.
- Be honest about limitations and what you would improve.
- Link your conclusion back to your original question.
Do this now
Finish this sentence: "My results show that… because…"
Stage 4 · Exhibit & Experience
Share your project story.
- Prepare your abstract, poster or presentation.
- Practise explaining your project clearly in a few minutes.
- Get ready for judges' questions: know your method and your "why".
- Enjoy meeting participants from across the world.
Do this now
Explain your project out loud to someone in 60 seconds. Then do it again.
Are You Ready?
Tick off each item. Reach 100% and you're ready to register.
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