Are you ready to put your research skills to the test?

Welcome to the IEEE Xplore^® Challenge for Researchers, a new initiative designed specifically to promote scientific excellence in research. Designed to inspire innovation and encourage users to discover new research and cutting-edge ideas via the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, the IEEE Xplore Challenge invites you to put your research skills to the test.

India

Challenge Dates:

1 October 2026 to
31 December 2026

This online contest is open to all academic and research scholars within each country below and who are at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry.

The participants with the highest quiz scores will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes.

To get started, please choose which challenge you would like to participate in.

Good luck!

Take the India Challenge

Note: The IEEE Xplore Challenge is comprised of 10 questions, and it will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. The participants with the highest quiz scores will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of the five prizes. Once you begin the challenge, you must complete it in its entirety in one session and submit a completed IEEE Xplore Challenge to qualify.

Mexico

The IEEE Xplore Challenge for Mexico ended on 30 November 2025.

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Pakistan

The IEEE Xplore Challenge for Pakistan ended on 31 May 2023.

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Brazil

The IEEE Xplore Challenge for Brazil ended on 14 June 2022.

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