In need of inspiration?
There are many organisations that can help you with your extended project. Here are just a few
The National STEM Centre’s support group has information about research libraries and collections, project ideas, research skills and how to contact subject specialists.
Biology
- The rest of the ‘Big Picture’ site presents cutting-edge biological research and could help to inspire all sorts of ideas.
- Nowgen offers support for EPQ students who want to explore applications and implications of genomics.
- Science and Plants for Schools has a guide to planning an investigation and topics to help stimulate project ideas in the areas of botany and ecology.
Physics
- The Institute of Physics has a dedicated section for EPQs, including case studies.
- The National Schools Observatory has datasets and resources for students interested in astronomy.
- Salters Horners Advanced Physics makes suggestions for further investigations that could be developed into an EPQ.
Chemistry
- Salters Chemistry makes suggestions for chemistry investigations.
Maths
- Maths in Education and Industry has resources and contacts to support maths EPQs.
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What type of extended project should you do?
Use our flow chart to help you decide whether a dissertation, practical investigation or artefact is right for you
Who’s who?
People who can help you with your extended project
Step by step
Breaking down the work will make your project manageable