Schoolchildren and college students in Turkmenistan have the opportunity to showcase their first scientific achievements at the international level. The “Mendeleev Code” project has opened applications for a research paper competition, open to students aged 11 to 18—from fifth-graders to first-year students in specialized secondary schools. This was reported by the country’s International Information Center.
The competition program covers virtually all key areas of school and professional training. Research can be conducted in the exact and natural sciences—chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, astronomy, biology, or engineering—as well as in the humanities—history, geography, literature, and social studies. The expert committee’s primary requirement is that the project be original, as classic essays are not eligible for the competition.
To participate in the first, remote round, participants must register on the official website of the Mendeleev Code project by October 1, 2026. After this, experts will begin evaluating the submitted papers, and the selection results will be announced on November 25. The final exam will be held as a large-scale conference from December 12 to 18, with finalists able to choose the most convenient format for their defense—in-person or online.
The organizers will present each researcher with a commemorative electronic certificate, and the authors of the best projects will be awarded first, second, and third-place diplomas, with the prospect of publishing their results on the project’s resources. This initiative, revived in 2024 by leading Russian scientific institutes and the Academy of Sciences, creates an excellent springboard for young talent and helps establish a vibrant dialogue between emerging researchers and the broader scientific community.
