Did you make a really cool science project this year? If not, would you like to? Google certainly hopes so.

This year Google, in partnership with Lego, CERN, National Geographic and Scientific American, is hosting their first global online science fair.

When: Entries are due by 11:59:59 PM EST on Thursday, 7 April, 2011. Register online here.

Who: Registration is open to anyone worldwide aged 13-18.

What: The Grand Prize winner (or winning team) will receive an incredible 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands, along with $50,000 to be used towards the winners’ education. They will also have their choice of internship opportunities with each sponsoring company.

Need more inspiration? Check out this amazing sample entry from Tesca, a U.S. high school student. Her project involves using artificial intelligence to make hospitals more efficient.

Google has also created a Youtube channel for the science fair, which includes this awesome video:

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