Science and engineering research · Qualify first
Regeneron ISEF
Present original research through an affiliated science fair to seek selection for ISEF.
Who it’s for: Eligible students in grades 9–12 or equivalent
Your first step
Use Society for Science’s official fair information to identify your affiliated fair before starting research.
Open official guideThe route
Project planning
Review research rules and obtain any required approvals before the relevant work begins.
Affiliated fair
Enter the fair serving your eligible location or school and present your project.
Fair selection
The affiliated fair selects projects within its allocated ISEF places; some routes include a further fair.
ISEF
Selected finalists complete the required review and compete at ISEF.
Before you commit: There is no direct open entry to ISEF; fair eligibility, project approvals, age limits, and allocation rules apply.
Sources and review · 2026-10-20
Organizer: Society for Science. Causey’s summary is a starting point; the organizer decides eligibility, selection and current availability.