Belarus hosts a team scientific tournament for students, undergraduates and university graduates

“STEND-2026” team scientific tournament for students, undergraduates and graduates of universities has started in Belarus. Participants will have to solve complex scientific and technical problems, present their own developments and defend them in scientific discussions. This is reported in the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Education, writes sb.by.

The project is aimed at developing the research skills of young people, applying fundamental knowledge to solve practical problems and forming the experience of scientific discussion.

“Participants will be able to express themselves in teamwork, discuss current scientific and technical problems, as well as express themselves in the professional community. During the correspondence stage (October 2026 – January 2027), the teams perform three scientific and technical tasks prepared by the expert council. The tasks are posted on the official website of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. To send ready-made solutions together with the application is necessary until December 19 to the e-mail address: smu@edu.gov.by, smu@presidium.bas-net.by. According to the results of the expert assessment, the 12 best teams will receive an invitation to the next round, the ministry said.

At the in-person stage (March-April 2027), participants will face scientific battles, teams will represent and defend their decisions, analyze the work of rivals and participate in scientific discussions.

Teams of five people are allowed to participate, and they can be from different universities. According to the results of the tournament, three winning teams will be determined, who took the first, second and third places, as well as four winners of the personal standings.

STEND-2026 will be an opportunity for young researchers to test their knowledge in practice, develop skills of scientific communication and public speaking, gain teamwork experience and express themselves in the professional community. Detailed information about the tasks and conditions of participation is posted on the information resources of the Ministry of Education, the press service added.

The tournament is organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Academy of Sciences.