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Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

Society for Science

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Overview

High-school students present independent research projects. Participants qualify through affiliated science fairs in their country.

Who it's for
High school
Fields
Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicine & Health, Environment & Sustainability

Eligibility & requirements

  • 01Grades 9–12 (or equivalent)
  • 02Qualify through an ISEF-affiliated fair

Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.

Funding

Millions of dollars in awards and scholarships.

Deadline

Affiliated fairs

Fairs run during the school year; ISEF is usually in May

Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.

Location

Host city in the United States

Countries: United States

Application process

  1. 1Find an affiliated fair in your country.
  2. 2Complete an independent research project.
  3. 3Win a place at the affiliated fair.
Apply on the official website

Careers this builds toward

Diagnoses and treats patients and promotes health.

Entry roles: Junior Doctor / Intern, Resident

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