Applying for the Curious Minds Awards 2025-2026

The Science Foundation of Ireland’s Curious Minds awards provide schools with the opportunity to showcase and affirm their deep engagement in STEM activities. This course enables teachers to develop their knowledge of the requirements of achieving the Silver, Gold or Platinum Curious Minds awards for their school.

Learning Outcomes:

- Reflect on the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) being completed in their school

- Identity the skills and evidence required by schools to attain the silver, gold or platinum level award for the 2025-2026 school year.

- Suggest ways in which they could support their school to achieve one of the Curious Minds awards

- Share ideas with other educators, and learn from the experiences of other participants.