<p>The Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition invites pre-university students to explore human behaviour, the mind, and psychological theory through independent research and academic writing. The competition is aimed at Year 12 students preparing for university-level study, including admissions tests and interviews for Oxbridge and other leading universities.</p><ul><li>Eligibility: primarily Year 12 students, with younger entrants and Year 13 university re-applicants also welcome</li><li>Entrants choose one of three set questions released for the 2026 edition</li><li>Essay requirements: 1000-1500 words in English with Harvard citation format</li><li>Submission deadline: 3 April 2026, 11:00 pm</li><li>Top entrants from the linked British Psychology Olympiad progress into the Global Essay Round</li><li>High-performing students receive recognition and invitations to Minds Underground's "Beyond the Syllabus" psychology summer camps (Oxford-based or online)</li></ul><p>Entrants submit their essay via the official submission form on the Minds Underground Psychology Essay Competition page.</p>