International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM²C)
Catalog organization: International Mathematical Modeling Challenge Consortium / COMAP
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Last updated
Researched Aug 22, 2026
What Is International Mathematical Modeling Challenge?
IM²C is an international mathematical-modeling competition in which teams of up to four secondary-school students from the same school, supported by a faculty advisor, use mathematics to investigate an open-ended real-world problem and communicate their work in a formal paper. Countries and regions run selection processes and may forward no more than two papers to the international round.
For the completed 2026 international round, teams selected one consecutive five-day work period between February 2 and April 27. They could use cited software, websites, books, and other inanimate resources but could not receive outside human help. The anonymous English PDF required a one-page summary, table of contents, assigned control number, and a main body no longer than 24 pages. Sixty-eight finalist teams from 37 countries and regions were recognized at levels ranging from Successful Participant to Outstanding. Regional rules and dates differ; the U.S. round closed April 13.
International Mathematical Modeling Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Online |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Up to grade 12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — researched August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
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How to Apply to International Mathematical Modeling Challenge
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