The fair is open to high school students (or equivalent level) worldwide. Projects may be submitted individually or as a team of up to three students.
No. Projects may be conducted independently. Guidance from teachers or mentors is optional but should be acknowledged if provided.
Projects may be experimental, theoretical, computational, or engineering-based. All projects should demonstrate a clear research question or problem, appropriate methodology, and meaningful conclusions.
All projects must be submitted through the official website registration portal by the stated deadline. Required materials must be uploaded in final form at the time of submission.
Submissions must include an abstract, a project poster, and any required ethics documentation. Detailed requirements are provided in the “Required Materials” section.
Projects are evaluated by qualified judges based on scientific rigor, originality, depth of understanding, clarity of presentation, and overall impact. Judges will also interact directly with participants during the evaluation process.
During the poster session, judges will review your project and ask questions about your work. You should be prepared to explain your research, methodology, and conclusions clearly and confidently.
Yes. Projects involving human participants, animals, biological materials, or potentially hazardous procedures must follow appropriate ethical and safety guidelines. Additional documentation may be required for such projects.
Yes. Teams of up to three students are allowed. All team members should contribute meaningfully to the project.
Awards are given for top projects in each category, as well as special awards recognizing innovation, impact, research design, and scientific communication.
No prior research experience is required. Students at all levels are encouraged to participate, provided their work reflects genuine effort and understanding.
Yes. Previously completed projects may be submitted, provided the work is original and accurately represents the student’s own research.
Each participant may submit only one project, either individually or as part of a team.
All submissions and presentations must be in English to ensure consistency in judging.
The poster should clearly present the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions in a structured and visually organized format.
Yes. Participants will receive written feedback from judges to support further improvement and learning.
Finalists are selected based on performance during the poster judging session, including both the quality of the project and the participant’s ability to communicate their work.
Participants should be prepared to explain their project, answer questions, and discuss their methods and conclusions with judges.
Yes. Participants are expected to attend in person and present their work during the scheduled sessions.
Projects must comply with safety and ethical standards. Topics involving hazardous materials, human subjects, or animals must follow appropriate guidelines and documentation requirements.
