Mathematical Modeling Contests

An international secondary-school modelling contest run by COMAP. Teams of 2–4 students investigate an open real-world problem and submit an English paper within approximately 14 days.

Suitable Grades

Students in Grades 9–12 worldwide; teams of 2–4 students with a faculty advisor

Contest Time

Usually begins in November, with a submission window of approximately 14 days

Format

Choose Problem A or B and submit a complete mathematical modelling paper in English

An international team-based modelling challenge for secondary students. Participating countries and regions select outstanding teams for international judging, with an emphasis on original models and collaboration.

Suitable Grades

Secondary students worldwide in junior and senior divisions; teams of 2–4 from the same school with a faculty advisor

Contest Time

2027 season: autumn round 19–23 November 2026; winter round 28 January–1 February 2027

Format

Choose a continuous 96-hour period within an approximately five-day regional window; outstanding teams advance to the international round and final defence

International COMAP contests combining mathematical modelling and interdisciplinary problem solving. Teams produce a complete English solution report for an open-ended real-world problem.

Suitable Grades

Secondary and undergraduate students; teams of 1–3 from the same institution with an advisor

Contest Time

28 January–1 February 2027 (US Eastern Time)

Format

Choose one of Problems A–F and complete an English paper of no more than 25 pages, including the summary sheet, within approximately 96 hours