Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles – Rosemead

Address: 888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770, USA

Host: International Student Research and Innovation Foundation (ISRIF)

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to high school students (or equivalent to secondary school level).
• Projects may be submitted individually or by teams of up to three students.
• Work must be primarily student driven. Reasonable guidance from teachers or mentors is acceptable and should be acknowledged in the project materials.
• Projects may originate from school programs, independent work, or another research initiative, provided the student(s) can clearly articulate their own contributions. 

COMPETITION FORMAT

Poster Presentation — Primary Judging Round

Each project is presented as a printed scientific poster displayed on-site. Students must be available for one-on-one or small-panel judge interviews (typically 5–10 minutes per visit). The poster session is the core evaluation stage and determines which projects advance to the finalist round. 

Oral Presentation — Finalist Round

Top-ranked projects from each category are invited to deliver a 10-minute oral presentation including a brief Q&A. Students may use slides or speak from their poster.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All materials must be submitted by the announced deadline. Incomplete submissions may not be accepted for judging.