Welcome to the Integrated Science, Social, and Humanities (ISSH) Competition, supported by KSEF. We invite motivated students worldwide to submit original research across sciences, humanities, social sciences, philosophy, economics, and other STEAM fields.
Our mission transcends simply recognizing excellence; we are dedicated to inspiring students and nurturing their dreams. We strive to fuel curiosity and empower the next generation of scholars to passionately pursue their ambitious goals and make a meaningful impact.

Eligibility

  • Middle/high school, college(graduate school) students
  • Elementary school (4th grade or higher) students
  • Domestic and international students
  • Team project: Up to 3 students/project

Deadline and Results

  • Application info: please visit [Click]
  • Submission deadline: check the menu EVENTS
  • Results announcement: check the menu AWARDS
  • Award ceremony: notified via an email

Submission Guidelines

  • Research paper template [View]
  • Application form [View]
  • Submit the 2 documents by email or via the portal
  • Email: admin@ksef.org

Competition Type: Type A | Type B | Type C

  • Type (A): Research paper/Work Contest : Review of submitted materials
  • Type (B): Presentation contest: Poster or slide presentation
  • Type (C): Short paper(WIP) in proposal format
  • You can submit multiple applications(A, B, and C) with different topics.

Choose a Topic From

  • Humanities, Sociology, Economics
  • Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Computers
  • Essays, Music, Artworks
  • Proposal-style papers and other creative works

Fee and Awards

  • Free registration and participation
  • Grand prize
  • Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners
  • Finalists

Presentation Contest (Type B)

  • Presentation mode: will be announced
  • Interview via Zoom available depending on the situation
  • Awards ceremony on the day right after the presentation
  • For other details, please visit [Here]

List of Awards and Photos


Important Dates (Type A: Researh Project Competition, Type B: Presentation Competition)

(Type A/C) Research Project Competition: Due Date for Submission
  • Check menu EVENTS
(Type A/C) Research Project Competition: Winners Announced on Website
  • Check menu EVENTS
(Type B) Presentation Competition: Due Date for Submission
  • Check menu EVENTS
(Type B) Presentation Competition: Award Ceremony
  • Check menu EVENTS

STEaM Categories KSHF/KUSEF Accept

  • Social Science
  • Humanities
  • Sciences, Medicines
  • Engineering(Including BME/EE)
  • Math, Computer Science
  • Psychology
  • AI, Machine Learning, IoT
  • History, Philosophy
  • Art and Music
  • Environmental, Behaviroral Science
  • Education
  • Political Science
  • Economics

Type (C): Submission of Work-in-Progress(WIP) Project

  • A work in progress research paper, often abbreviated as "WIP paper," is a document that represents an ongoing or unfinished research project.
  • Even though WIP papers are not considered final or fully validated research outputs, it's important to note that the WIP papers can be valuable for sharing and receiving feedback on ongoing research.
  • It is a common practice in academia and research to share preliminary findings, ideas, and ongoing work with peers and the academic community before the research is completed and finalized into a formal research paper or journal article.
  • Key characteristics of a work in progress research paper may include ongoing research. The research presented in a WIP paper is still in the process of being conducted, and the paper may provide insights into the research methodology, initial observations, or research questions being explored.

Call for WIP