Awards

Dear 2026 Finalists,

Congratulations on being selected as a finalist in the 2026 JYEM/NY-CSEF Research Competition. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment to scientific inquiry have earned this recognition. We are pleased to recognize your achievement and wish you continued success in your academic and research journey. The finalists listed below were selected from 1,425 participants representing diverse schools, regions, and countries. We sincerely thank every student, teacher, mentor, and parent for contributing to another successful year of the competition.

• Notice 1: Projects at all stages of development—including work-in-progress research, preliminary studies, research proposals, and completed projects—were evaluated using the same judging criteria by independent review panels. Each submission was assessed based on its originality, scientific merit, methodology, significance, and overall quality.
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• Notice 2: The 2026 JYEM/NY-CSEF Research Competition received 1,425 submissions from domestic and international participants. Evaluation of late submissions is still in progress. Accordingly, the finalist list may be updated as reviews are completed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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• Notice 3: Recognizing that research can be especially challenging for students who are new to independent investigation, we have established a Junior High/Freshmen Awards category to recognize outstanding projects submitted by junior high school or first-year high school students. This initiative is intended to encourage young researchers, celebrate their achievements, and support their continued growth in science, engineering, medicine, and related disciplines. The list will be uploaded soon.

• JYEM/NY-CSEF 2026 Research Competition Finalists List

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