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Competition
U.S. Physics Olympiad (USAPhO)
American Association of Physics Teachers
Fully funded
Top scorers on the F=ma exam advance to the USAPhO exam, then 20 students attend a training camp at University of Maryland. Five are selected for the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) team, representing the US globally.
Deadline
January 20, 2027
F=ma exam in January; semifinal in March
Funding
Where
United States
Who it's for
High school students
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Open to high school students in the US who take the F=ma exam through a registered school. Selection for the international team may have citizenship or residency rules.
Field of study
Physics / STEM
Length
2-week training camp; IPhO in summer
Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.
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