IAAC | Support Page

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What is the purpose of IAAC?
What makes IAAC unique?
I have already participated. Should I participate again?
Are teams allowed?
Where do I find the problems of last year's competition?
How can I prepare for the competition?
Will there be verification codes on the certificates?
How does IAAC compare to other science competitions? (e.g. IAO, IOAA)
How is the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition organized?
How is this international competition funded?
Where is the competition located? What is the address of IAAC?

Eligibility

Who can participate?
Are high school students and university students allowed to participate?
I will turn 18 after the submission deadline. To which age category do I belong?
What is the difference between the age categories?
Do I have to be a student to participate?

Prizes and Awards

How much is the total prize?
Do all participants receive certificates?
How many prizes and awards are there?
What is the 'Special Honour for digital Submission'?
What are the national awards?
How can I receive my results and certificates?
Do I need to win to receive a certificate?
Do I receive a hard copy of my certificate?
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
How does a school win one of the school award?
Are there awards for ambassadors?
Who receives the gold, silver and bronze honours in the final round?

Deadlines and Dates

All deadlines and dates are listed in this document: Timetable and Deadlines [PDF]

Qualification Round

What should the submission file include?
Do I have to write my answers on the problem sheet?
Do I have to write down the steps or only the final solution?
Which file formats are allowed?
Do I need to register somewhere before I can submit my solution?
Do I need to solve all problems of the qualification round?
How can I check my submission and results?
Can I send you my solution via email?
Can I edit or change my submission?
When is the deadline for the qualification round?
When will the results of the qualification round be announced?
What are the time zones of the deadlines?
I have problems uploading my file. What should I do?
Do I have to write my answers in English?
How can I change my name and other personal information?
Why was my submission deleted?

Pre-Final Round

Do I need to solve all five problems to qualify for the pre-final round?
How does the pre-final round take place?
What are the 'research problems' of the pre-final round?
How many problems does the pre-final round have?
When does the pre-final round take place?

Final Round

How to qualify for the final-round?
How does the final round take place?
How many questions does the final round have?
What kind of questions/topics will be asked in the final exam?
Who can supervise the final exam?
How can my teacher register?
Can you refer me to some teachers that can supervise my final exam?
Does the teacher have to be from my school?
Does the teacher have to be a physics/science teacher?
There are multiple finalists in my school. Can we have the same teacher?
My teacher rejected as a supervisor. What should I do?
What help/tools are allowed for the final round?
What if two participants have the same number of points in the final round?
When will the final winners be announced?
I had technical issues. Can I do the exam again or continue later?
Can my teacher supervise me online (via Zoom, etc.)?
What should the photo show that my teacher has to take?
I want to record my exam. Does a teacher need to register for me?
Who can film my exam?
Can I film the exam myself (without another person)?
How can I upload the video of my recorded exam?
What is the deadline for the video upload?
My camera/phone cannot film for 20 minutes. What should I do?
Does my teacher need a stamp on the teacher form (even during lockdown)?
What should the recorded video show?
Must the video recording have sound?
Can I skip questions and complete the exam under 20 minutes?
Can I bring a blank paper and pen during the exam?
Does my family/household member need to register to film the exam?
I have no teacher to supervise the exam. What should I do?
Can I do the exam on my phone?
How to collect my prize or award?

Registration Costs

Do I need to pay something to partcipate?
Why are there the 'Pre-Final Registration Costs'?
How much are the registration costs?
Are there any other costs or fees in other rounds?
Do I have to pay if I participate in the qualification round?
Can I only participate in the qualification round and not in the pre-final round?
How to pay the registration costs?
Can I pay the registration costs in my currency?
Are there fee waivers or scholarships available?
Is it possible to cover the costs for a group/class of students?

Teachers and Schools

I am a teacher. Can I use this competition in class?
How can I check the submissions and results of my students?
Are there awards for teachers and schools?
Where can I find more information?
Will there be certificates for teachers?
Where can I register as teacher?
Can I cover the registration costs for a group of students?
How can my teacher add me as a student?

Ambassador Program

What are IAAC ambassadors?
What are the responsibilities, benefits, and activities of ambassadors?
What are the requirements to become ambassador?
How to apply to become Ambassador?
Do I need to translate my transcript to English?
Is there a deadline for the ambassador application?
Are ambassador allowed to participate in the competition?
Are there awards for ambassadors?
Where can I log into my ambassador page?
Can I create an IAAC social media page?
Will I stay ambassador forever?
What is the ambassador score?
What are the ambassador levels?
What is the requirement for receiving an ambassador certificate?
Where/How can I get my ambassador certificate?

Materials and Documents

IAAC Information Flyer [PDF]

Teacher Information Flyer [PDF]

Ambassador Activities Flyer [PDF]

Awards and Prizes [PDF]

Timetable and Deadlines [PDF]

Registration Costs Flyer [PDF]

Vision and Mission of IAAC [PDF]

IAAC Paperhead [PDF]

IAAC Post Color 1A [PDF]

IAAC Post Color 1B [PDF]

IAAC Post BW 1C [PDF]

About IAAC

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Official Email:
info(at)iaac.space

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