How to Participate in Intel ISEF

All participants attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) after being selected by their local Intel ISEF-affiliated fair. The affiliated fairs are conducted at local, regional, and national levels. Each affiliated fair is permitted to send two individual project finalists and one team project to compete in the Intel ISEF. Affiliated fairs in your area*.

The earlier you start your project, the better. Many students begin planning their research at the end of the school year so that they can conduct research during the summer and fall. See the Rules and Guidelines*.

Science fairs depend upon the support, encouragement, and volunteer efforts of teachers, parents, and communities. If you are the parent of a student interested in participating, see Tips for Parents*. If you are a teacher who has a student interested in entering a science fair, see the Teacher Checklist*.