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Peterhouse Kelvin Sciences Essay Competition 2027

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge · United Kingdom

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Write a science essay of up to 2,000 words on a research question beyond your syllabus for a Cambridge college prize.

Grade
Year 12 / S5
Same as Grade 11 in the US
Age
Not published
Residence
United Kingdom, Ireland
School attendance: United Kingdom, Ireland
Entry
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The Kelvin Sciences Essay Competition invites students to explore scientific research beyond the classroom. In 2026 the six questions covered conservation, chirality, lifespans, biosignatures, machine learning in chemistry and quantum computing. Essays must be referenced, your own work and not written with AI.

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