SOPHia Project Competition 2027 – Registration Now Open!

Discover the Power of Physics!

We’re excited to invite primary school pupils from 4th to 6th class to take part in the SOPHia Physics Project Competition 2027! This free competition is all about getting curious, asking questions and discovering the physics behind the world around us.

From space and the weather to electricity, sound, light and forces, there’s so much to explore!

Pupils are invited to choose a physics question, investigate it and present what they’ve discovered in a project poster. Projects can be completed individually or in groups.

How to Enter

Step 1 – Register your school

Teachers can register their pupils for the competition by clicking the registration button below.

Registration closes on 1 February 2027.

Step 2 – Get investigating!

Once registered, pupils can choose a physics question, explore their ideas, carry out investigations and create a poster showing what they’ve discovered.

The project themes on our competition poster are there to inspire you, but they’re just a starting point!

Step 3 – Submit your project

When the projects are ready, teachers will upload the completed posters through the SOPHia website.

Submit your projects by 1st of May 2027 below:

Prizes to Be Won!

Shortlisted projects will have the exciting opportunity to be presented on the Physics Competition Day at University of Limerick on 28th of May 2027.

Competition Guide & Rules

Everything you need to get started is available below!

Please take a look at the project guide and competition rules before beginning your investigation.

Competition Rules

Guide for Teachers: