Bundeswettbewerb Jugend forscht 2026

The Bundeswettbewerb Jugend forscht 2026 is the national final of the German youth research competition Jugend forscht, where young researchers present innovative projects across MINT fields. The event brings together finalists who qualified as state winners to compete for national prizes and special awards. The 61st federal final is hosted jointly by Stiftung Jugend forscht e. V. and Schaeffler and includes project presentations, special prize ceremonies, and the announcement of federal winners.

Prizes for winners; numerous special prizes awarded by ministries, foundations and science organisations, including research internships and study trips.

Finalists are those who have qualified as state winners (Landessieger) through regional and state Jugend forscht competitions; participants are young researchers in MINT subjects.

Qualification via regional and state Jugend forscht competitions; finalists at the federal level are state winners; registration and information via Jugend forscht competition portals.