Apply for the "JO YS" Scientists of Tomorrow Program 2026 for Young Innovators
Applications for this opportunity are closed
The deadline passed on 30 April 2026. The details below are kept for reference.
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Applicant criteria
- NationalityJordan
- Skillsمهارات العمل الجماعي, الابداع, مهارات الابداع, مهارات الابتكار, مهارات إعداد التقارير
- Age12 - 17
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldScience, Others
- Job locationJordan (Amman)
- Deadline2026-04-30
Opportunity description
The “Jo YS” or “Scientists of Tomorrow” initiative is a national program that aims to motivate and reward outstanding students in the fields of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, encouraging them to apply their knowledge beyond traditional classroom settings. This initiative is based on the successful Irish model, the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Accepted Fields in the Initiative:
- Chemical, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences
- Technology
- Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Sciences
Judging Criteria:
- Creativity and innovation
- Scientific methodology
- Quality, clarity, and organization of presentations and reports
- Project significance and impact on society
- Teamwork and collaboration
Note:
The exhibition will be held in June. There is no fixed application deadline, so please follow the official page for updates and the exact exhibition dates.
Benefits
- Present your project scientifically before a judging panel and visitors from the scientific and educational community.
- Access training and mentorship opportunities with experts in science and technology fields.
- Develop scientific and research skills through training sessions and workshops prior to the exhibition.
- Go abroad: The winning team will have the opportunity to represent Jordan in 2026 at the international Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in Ireland.
- Build a network with students, teachers, and partners from both the public and private sectors through the initiative.
Eligibility criteria
The initiative is open to all students in Jordan from public, private, military, and UN agency schools for the year 2026.
- Participants must be 12–17 years old.
- It is preferred that participants in the 2026 initiative work in a project team of up to 5 students from the same school.
- Individual applications are allowed, but the initiative encourages teamwork.
- Project ideas must be in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- Projects must be original and new, not copied or reproduced.
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Apply for the "JO YS" Scientists of Tomorrow Program 2026 for Young Innovators