Talk to us about ISEF
Questions about qualifying for, preparing for, or competing at the International Science and Engineering Fair? We’re happy to help you plan your path.
Guidance at every stage
We’re an independent guide built to help students and families navigate ISEF with confidence. Reach out for help with any of these:
Understanding ISEF
How the fair works, who runs it, and how students qualify.
Finding a fair
Locating a Society-affiliated regional or national fair you can enter.
Choosing a category
Picking the right one of the 22 categories for your project.
Preparing your project
Your research plan, abstract, and display board.
Getting ready for judging
Practising for the interviews that decide the awards.


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Please note. This is an independent educational guide. For official registration, rules, and results, visit Society for Science, the organizer of ISEF.