A competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition, promoting and demonstrating academic excellence through preparation and participation.
Deadline
Jan 27, 2027(estimated)
Cost
Free
Eligibility
Grades 9–12
Format
Competition
How to apply
Register for the F=ma exam by deadline
Confirm eligibility as U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Prepare using practice exams and past solutions
Review program rules before taking exam
From the program’s own page — verified, not invented.
Key dates
F=ma Registration Opens (2027)
Nov 15, 2026(estimated)
F=ma Exam (2027)
Feb 12, 2027(estimated)
USAPhO Exam (2027)
Apr 2, 2027(estimated)
U.S. Physics Team Training Camp (2027)
May 24, 2027(estimated)
International Physics Olympiad (2027)
Jul 1, 2027(estimated)
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