Challenge young people to take ownership of a STEM project in teams or individually. Silver Awards are designed to stretch students and enrich their STEM studies. Whether investigating their own project idea or using one of our free resource prompts, students plan and direct their own project, gaining in-depth experience of the scientific method or engineering design process.

• Typically suitable for ages 14+, but can be done at any age.
• 30 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.
• Projects are assessed by CREST experts and 11 of the 15 CREST criteria must be met to be awarded.
• £15 (including VAT) per student in the UK, £25 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 Silver: 

See an explanation of the CREST process in detail here.