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Royal Society of Chemistry Schools' Analyst Competition 2027

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Competition
In-person
Posted 2 days ago • Year 12 • Ages 16–17
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Investigate a mystery fragrance as an independent analytical chemist: identify its ingredients, measure their concentrations and check them against the declared formulation. Work in a team of up to three using a kit sent to your school, with challenges designed to fit around your timetable.

Closes 26 February 2027Prize: Regional winners receive a prize. Winning teams from each school receive a certificate recognising their achievement.

The Royal Society of Chemistry Schools' Analyst Competition invites school teams to take on a chemistry-based analytical challenge using kits sent directly to participating schools. Students act as independent analytical chemists, investigating a scenario involving a new fragrance product and working out what it actually contains by identifying ingredients, measuring concentrations, and comparing findings with the declared formulation.

Teams of up to three students work through a series of flexible challenges that combine analytical and forensic science. The activity is designed to fit around school timetables, giving students the chance to apply their chemistry knowledge in a practical, problem-solving setting while competing against other teams.

Schools register for a chance to receive a kit, and successful entrants receive materials to take part locally. The winning team from each school receives a certificate, while regional winners are also eligible for a further prize.

Collaboration between nearby schools is encouraged, but it is not required.

ChemistryScience, Research & Sustainability
Application Deadline

26 February 2027

400 entries will be selected at random by Friday 5 March 2027 to receive a kit. Boxes will be delivered during the week of 12 April 2027. Results must be submitted by 14 May 2027 in the Republic of Ireland and by 18 June 2027 in the UK.

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12 April 2027 – 18 June 2027

Competition period

Location

In-person
  • For students aged approximately 16 to 17 years old
  • Equivalent to Year 12 in England and Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, S5 in Scotland, or 5th Year in the Republic of Ireland
  • Teams of up to three students
  • Not open to entrants outside the UK and Ireland
No cost stated

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