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Youth Research Contest Interview Guidelines

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A guidance note for experts on the second-stage interview of a youth research contest. It sets the interview window, slot limits, presentation and Q&A timing…

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A guidance note for experts on the second-stage interview of a youth research contest. It sets the interview window, slot limits, presentation and Q&A timing, evaluation criteria, and the minimum number of winners in each contest category.

Key points

  • Second-stage interviews are scheduled for 2-4 July 2025, with 5 July reserved as a backup day.
  • Each day is split into four time slots: 09:00-11:00, 11:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00, and 16:00-18:00 MSK.
  • Up to eight participants are assigned to each slot.
  • The interview format includes a research presentation of up to 7 minutes.
  • The expert Q&A and participant responses are limited to up to 5 minutes.
  • Evaluation is based on research experience, analytical skills, knowledge of current trends, and logical, structured, and well-supported presentation.
  • Final rankings are formed by total points in each contest category.
  • The stated minimum winners are 15 for "Scientific Materials", 25 for "Financial Support", and 15 for "Scientific Internship".

What is inside

  1. Expert notice header
  2. Interview schedule and slots
  3. Interview format
  4. Evaluation criteria
  5. Results and winner counts
  6. Participation link and references

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It serves as evidence of the selection-review structure for a competition stage, showing how participants are assessed and ranked. The content supports a description of evaluation criteria, timing, and outcome thresholds, but it is not an immigration filing.

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