Australian Science Innovations – Advanced science programs for high school students.
Australian Science Innovations delivers challenging science extension programs for high school students, supporting talented young people from all backgrounds – including those from underrepresented areas – to develop their skills, pursue STEM careers, and contribute to Australia’s future scientific workforce.
We are a not-for-profit who proudly deliver the Australian Science Olympiads Program, Junior Science Olympiad Program, the Big Science Competition and co-deliver the Curious Minds – Girls in STEM program – working closely with teachers, schools and organisations, who understand the importance of nurturing the next generation of STEM talent.
Our mission is to discover and enable Australia’s most talented students to compete in the International Science Olympiads through exceptional education and mentorship programs, and to foster a culture of innovation, inclusion and enthusiasm for science, supporting Australia’s ambition to become a global STEM superpower.
Our Programs
In partnership with teachers and schools, we offer a range of science extension programs for science-loving students who want to challenge themselves, and explore their potential.
We proudly deliver the Australian Science Olympiads Program, Junior Science Olympiad Program, Big Science Competition and co-deliver the Curious Minds – Girls in STEM program.
Australian Science Olympiads
The Australian Science Olympiads are a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools. The program covers four separate disciplines Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.
It starts by sitting the Australian Science Olympiads exams. Students register through their school and sit the online exam as a cohort at their school. Students who participate in the Australian Science Olympiad exam may earn an invitation to Summer School at the Australian National University. Exceptional students may then be chosen to represent Australia as part of the teams which attend the International Science Olympiads across the world.
Junior Science Olympiad
The Junior Science Olympiad staged science enrichment program is for highly motivated students in Australian high schools in Years 7 to 10.
It starts by sitting the Junior Science Olympiad Exam, which covers a wide range of topics in science, including Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental science, and Physics. High achieving students may be selected to attend the Spring School residential camp, and could then be selected to represent Australia at the International Junior Science Olympiad.
Other opportunities may be offered to selected students to participate in further Junior Science Olympiad extension programs.
Curious Minds
Empowering girls who are passionate in STEM to explore their full potential, through a hands-on extension and mentoring program.
If you’re a girl in year 8 or 9 who is passionate about STEM subjects, or if you’re a female professional working in the STEM industry and would like to become a coach, you can express your interest for the next program.
Big Science Competition
The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally. It’s a 50-minute, mixed format online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!
The Big Science Competition is one of the biggest international science competitions held in schools. It is an easy way to challenge students from Years 7 to 10 and track their performance against state or national averages. Competition questions are aligned with the Australian Curriculum – Science.
Australian schools and students can win great prizes!
Key Dates and Events
Teachers and facilitators who are new to ASI programs, you can apply for an ASI account by requesting access to ASI Teachers Portal at any time, or subscribe to the emailing list ASI Program Updates.
Big Science Competition
Competition Sitting Date period:
Monday 4 May to Friday 15 May 2026
Registrations for 2026 are closed. Please email asi@asi.edu.au with any queries.
Junior Science Olympiad Exams
Exam 9 & 10: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Exam 7 & 8: Friday 12 June 2026
Registrations for 2026 are closed. Please email asi@asi.edu.au with any queries, or call (02) 6125 6228 for support.
Australian Science Olympiad Exams
- Physics: Monday 27 July 2026
- Biology: Tuesday 28 July 2026
- Earth and Environmental Science: Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Chemistry: Thursday 30 July 2026
Registrations for 2026 are open! Closing 21 July.
Curious Minds - girls in STEM
Express Your Interest in becoming a Curious Minds student or a STEM Coach for the next program.
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Media Release | 2026 Australian Olympiad Teams Announcement
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