• Each team must consist of 4 students. These can be students from grades 8 to 12 from any school in Kazakhstan.
• The team must select a captain, who will be responsible for registering the team, submitting assignments, and communicating with the organizers.
• All team members can be from the same school or from different schools, provided this is agreed upon with the organizers in advance.
• During the Olympiad, it is strictly prohibited to cheat or use phones, reference materials, or any electronic devices unless specifically allowed by the organizers.
• If any team member violates the rules, the entire team may be disqualified.
The first stage of the Olympiad is held online and consists of two rounds.
In the first round, teams receive a set of 6–7 interdisciplinary tasks combining elements of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Solving these problems requires teamwork: participants must discuss approaches, assign roles, and work together to find optimal scientific solutions. Teams are given 3 hours to complete the tasks, and all answers must be submitted via the designated platform. The team captain is responsible for submitting the solutions on behalf of the team.
The second round is a case study — a research-based problem provided two days before the round. Teams analyze the problem, gather scientific data, and prepare a detailed written response. Solving the case requires deep analysis and an interdisciplinary approach. The solution must be submitted as a document (PDF or DOCX), and all works are evaluated by an expert jury in an online format. Appeals are not accepted for the first stage.
The final stage of the Olympiad is held in person in Almaty, at the Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU). Only teams that successfully complete the online qualification round are allowed to participate. The final stage also consists of two rounds.
In the first round, teams solve 8 advanced interdisciplinary tasks. The format remains team-based: participants analyze the problems, perform calculations, discuss scientific concepts, and submit final answers together. The tasks cover multiple disciplines simultaneously, and team success depends on their ability to integrate knowledge and collaborate effectively. Teams are given 4–5 hours to complete this round. If there are disagreements with the results, the team captain may file an appeal within 5 hours after the publication of preliminary scores. Appeals are reviewed in person by members of the jury.
The second round of the final stage is a Case Study — a scientific and engineering research challenge. One week before the final, each team receives two case studies: one on a scientific topic and one on an engineering topic. Teams must thoroughly analyze the given problems, gather scientific information, conduct their own investigation, and propose a well-reasoned solution.
The result is submitted as a written report of up to 40 pages, including a title page, table of contents, introduction, strategy justification, conclusion, and a list of references formatted according to APA 7th edition. Special attention is paid to originality — AI-generated content must not exceed 20%, and text uniqueness must be at least 70%. Teams also prepare a presentation and present their solution to the jury, answering follow-up questions. Evaluation criteria include scientific reasoning, argument clarity, presentation skills, and depth of analysis. This format allows participants to engage in realistic scientific and engineering problem-solving, while developing their research and project-based learning skills.
April 10 – May 5, 2025 — Team registration on the official Olympiad website
May 17–18, 2025 — Online qualification stage (two rounds: Olympiad and Case Study)
The remaining dates are being confirmed.
