Society for Science
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF)
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Description
One of the world's largest and most prestigious pre-college science and engineering competitions. High school students present original scientific research or engineering projects after qualifying through an ISEF-affiliated science fair.
Medicine Engineering Computer science and AI Biology Ecology Physics Economics Law Psychology Chemistry History Geography Sociology Political science International relations Mathematics
What you get
International recognition; opportunity to present research to leading scientists and engineers; substantial awards and scholarships; exposure to universities and STEM organizations; opportunity to build a highly competitive research portfolio.
Requirements
Students must be in grades 9–12 or equivalent and must not have reached age 20 by May 1 preceding ISEF. Students cannot apply directly to ISEF; they must qualify through an ISEF-affiliated science fair. Projects may be individual or team-based, with teams limited to 2–3 students. Each student may enter only one project. The project may include a maximum of 12 months of continuous research. Research involving human participants, animals, biological agents, hazardous substances, etc. may require prior review and approval. Project boards and abstracts must be in English.
How to apply
Review the requirements
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Prepare your materials
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Save it in Pathfolio
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Apply
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
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