Awaken young people’s potential with a long-term, open-ended project ideal for enhancing their UCAS applications. Gold Awards are longer projects that immerse students in real research. At this level, we recommend students work with a mentor from their chosen STEM field of study.
- Typically suitable for ages 16+, but can be done at any age.
- 70 hours of work
- No set format for the project work; here are the eligible types of CREST projects. Or try a project from the resource library.
- Ideal for enhancing UCAS applications.
- £30 (including VAT) per student in the UK, £40 internationally.
Students can submit individually or in a group of up to 15 for group projects. Each student must complete and upload one CREST profile form for every group member.
Students may benefit from a mentor but is not required. Access support on How can I get a mentor for my CREST Award?
Steps for completing CREST Gold:
See an explanation of the CREST process in detail here.
CREST Gold
Awaken young people’s potential with a long-term, open-ended project ideal for enhancing their UCAS applications. Gold Awards are longer projects that immerse students in real research. At this level, we recommend students work with a mentor from their chosen STEM field of study.
- Typically suitable for ages 16+, but can be done at any age.
- 70 hours of work
- No set format for the project work; here are the eligible types of CREST projects. Or try a project from the resource library.
- Ideal for enhancing UCAS applications.
- £30 (including VAT) per student in the UK, £40 internationally.
Students can submit individually or in a group of up to 15 for group projects. Each student must complete and upload one CREST profile form for every group member.
Students may benefit from a mentor but is not required. Access support on How can I get a mentor for my CREST Award?
Steps for completing CREST Gold:
See an explanation of the CREST process in detail here.