It is one of the International Science Olympiads . The first IPhO was held in Warsaw, Poland, in 1967. The competition is for teams of five students, none of whom have yet entered university.
Individual competitors sit for intensive theoretical and laboratory examinations.
For their efforts the students can be awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals or honourable mentions. A list of recommended physics literature for self-study is slowly evolving. General Information Secretariat, Regulations, etc. An appendix to the Statutes adopted in 1991. E-mail List Contact information sorted by country.