Competition

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Society for Science

Recognition More than $7 million in awards, prizes and scholarships across 22 scientific categories.
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Global final for the world's largest pre-college STEM research competition: roughly 1,700 finalists who qualify through ISEF-affiliated fairs in more than 60 countries present original research projects in 22 categories.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school
Citizenship
Any
Fields of study
Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Computer science, Environmental science, Health medicine, Research

Application requirements

  • Find and register at a Society-affiliated regional/state/local science fair: ISEF cannot be entered directly; use the Affiliated Fair Network to find the fair serving your area.
  • Compete at your affiliated fair following its local rules and deadlines
  • Be selected as a finalist by your affiliated fair: Only finalists selected by an affiliated fair advance to ISEF; each fair sets its own project and paperwork deadlines.
  • Submit ISEF finalist paperwork via the Fair Dashboard within 12 calendar days of your fair
  • Attend and present at Regeneron ISEF: ISEF 2027 will be held May 8-14, 2027 in Los Angeles, CA; the affiliated fair pays the finalist's registration fee.

Verified Jul 6, 2026 · View official source