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Who runs the Regeneron Science Talent Search?

麻豆官网 (the Society) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. The Society has run the Science Talent Search for over 8 decades, including the application process, judging, finalist week in Washington DC, processing of awards, and alumni management. The Society works actively with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the generous title sponsor for the program beginning in 2016. Regeneron is not involved in the student selection process.

How can I learn more about the Regeneron Science Talent Search?

to receive updates about our application launches, winner announcements, and more!

Why should entrants apply to Regeneron 麻豆官网?

• The application is a great exercise in scientific writing and thinking through the 鈥渨hy鈥� of a research project! The application is a great exercise in scientific writing and thinking through the 鈥渨hy鈥� of a research project!
• Entrants can win awards of up to $250,000!
• Top 40 finalists always say that the real prize of Regeneron 麻豆官网 is the community. The experience of meeting like-minded individuals during a special week together in Washington, DC, while learning from top scientists and attending field trips, is truly life-changing. Don鈥檛 believe us? Watch our latest or this blog post with reasons to apply!

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Eligibility

Who can enter the Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron 麻豆官网)?

Any student who is living in and鈥痑ttending their last year of secondary school in the US and its territories may apply, regardless of citizenship.聽Students who are US citizens living abroad may also qualify.聽Students attending American schools abroad, but who are not US citizens, are not鈥痚ligible. Please read the Regeneron 麻豆官网 Rules and Entry Instructions document for more information.

Can students who have completed team research enter Regeneron 麻豆官网?

• No; only independent, individual research is eligible. Even if students performed different parts of the experiment with another high school student, or if one student was the primary investigator, this is still considered team research. Students may not 鈥渟plit鈥� a team project and enter it in Regeneron 麻豆官网 as individuals. For the 2027 application cycle, students also may not 鈥渟plit鈥� a team project and enter it in Regeneron 麻豆官网 as individuals. Students also may not within the time between submission to the Regeneron 麻豆官网 in November 2026 and June 2027 combine individual research submitted to Regeneron 麻豆官网 and present it as team research in competition, publications, or any forum.
• Research conducted alongside adult researchers in a research institution is permitted, but clarity and adequate acknowledgment of an individual鈥檚 role and independence versus work being done by the collective laboratory throughout the application is vital. Consideration should be given to the extent to which the research qualifies as independent research, given the student and adult responsibilities.

Can students who have worked with scientist mentors or college students enter Regeneron 麻豆官网?

Yes; these students are eligible to enter Regeneron 麻豆官网, but in terms of judging, students should consider if the work is substantially their own. Judges understand that sometimes scientists cannot allow students to choose their own topic or sometimes the main part of a procedure is already known. Students should consider what portions of the research they can take credit for and if they believe it shows their potential as a scientist.聽Student researchers will also need to obtain permission from their mentors before submitting their research to Regeneron 麻豆官网.

Can homeschooled students enter Regeneron 麻豆官网?

Yes.聽Homeschooled students should contact the Society to have their school added to the high school lookup function, just as other new schools are added. They will also need to provide a document indicating what courses they have completed and their success in those courses, and submit that as a school transcript.聽Homeschool programs are not eligible to receive school awards, but may designate a non-profit or local school district to receive the award funds.

Can parents/guardians/other close relatives mentor students?

Yes; entrants may be mentored by their parent(s)/guardian(s) or individuals employed by or previously mentored by family, close friends, neighbors or other known individuals. However, both students and recommenders must disclose any prior familial or personal relationship within the application. All known or perceived conflicts of interest should be reported in the application. This includes (but is not limited to) the following scenarios: mentors are, or have been, colleagues in the same department as the entrant’s parents/guardians/other relative; mentor is supervised by the entrant’s relative; mentor is a relative/neighbor/family friend of the entrant; etc.

Are entrants allowed to submit research that was completed through a paid program?

Entrants may perform their 麻豆官网 research in any sort of environment, including paid and unpaid research programs. However, entrants AND mentors must disclose participation in paid programs. This is a safeguard for the protection of students. No research program should guarantee placement in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Any individual who is aware of fraudulent or suspicious research programs should email sts@societyforscience.org.

Can you recommend a research program?

Regeneron 麻豆官网 and 麻豆官网 do not endorse any particular research programs; in fact, we do not believe a student must participate in a research program to be successful as a scientist or in our programs. There are many stories on our website that support this claim! We do see the value in mentorship and learning research skills, and understand why some students may seek paid or unpaid options, but urge students and parents/guardians to be diligent in their selection of these types of programs. For individuals seeking legitimate research programs, here are a few tips:

• A legitimate program will include the names and credentials of their staff and mentors on their website.
• A legitimate program shares transparent pricing on their website.
• Programs should not promise results. In addition, reciprocal payment based on student payment in competition is against Regeneron 麻豆官网 rules and grounds for disqualification.
• Programs should not ask students for secrecy; this is inappropriate behavior when working with minors, and disclosure of additional support is a requirement for Regeneron 麻豆官网.

I have an idea for a project. Can I submit my idea to Regeneron 麻豆官网?

A project must have data and results in order to draft a research paper. You are asked to discuss your results both in the paper and in the essays within the application. If you have not yet built your device and/or collected data, then this project is not eligible for Regeneron 麻豆官网. Note that literature reviews are also not permitted for entry to Regeneron 麻豆官网.

May entrants submit published research?

Yes, students may submit published research papers representing their work to Regeneron 麻豆官网. We only recommend this in cases where the entrant is the first or sole author, otherwise it is difficult to determine student contribution. Note that it is certainly not required to submit published work and most entrants submit work that is not yet published.

What are the Regeneron 麻豆官网 official rules? Are they similar to ISEF?

You can find the Regeneron 麻豆官网 rules here. Entrants and educators should review them each year; they are similar to ISEF rules but there are many significant differences. When entrants open applications, Task 7 will guide them through a series of questions that will determine the type of paperwork they need to submit to demonstrate permissions needed.

How can students get started on a research project?

There are so many great ways to get involved with research, and successful entrants approach research from all angles. You can learn a few basics in this Pathways to Science article, explore our Research at Home page, or find many other great internet resources on this topic.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence in my research project and application?

Use of AI tools for student research projects is permitted, and should be disclosed. Students may not use generative AI to write Regeneron 麻豆官网 application questions, draft the Research Report or generate citations. Use of such tools for student research projects is permitted, and should be disclosed and appropriately cited. For additional clarity, please review the published within the 2027 rules book.

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Application Requirements and Deadline

When is the application due?

The Regeneron 麻豆官网 2027 is now open from June 1 to November 5, 2026. To learn more about the specific troubleshooting issues with the application process, visit the .

All recommendations are due on November鈥�5鈥痑t 8PM ET, no exceptions. The Customer Support Deadline is November鈥�4,鈥�2026鈥痑t 8PM ET; the Society guarantees resolution of all issues reported by this time, and strongly encourages entrants to鈥痵ubmit鈥痓y then.

What does the application process entail?

The application consists of essay questions, questions about your project, a maximum 20-page original scientific paper, recommendations, transcripts and optional test scores. You can learn more about these requirements in the Regeneron 麻豆官网 Rules and Entry Instructions document. You may review a PDF containing the , but must complete an application through our online system. We do not accept hard copies or any version sent to us outside of the system.

Entrants will submit a written report of their research, request recommendations from teachers and mentors, share transcripts via their counselors.

What is required of students prior to entering Regeneron 麻豆官网?

Students perform independent science research at school, at a research institution, in the field, or at home. Frequently this research spans a year or more, but some students have completed research in as short as six weeks. They write a research report that would model a journal article explaining their experiments and conclusions. Entrants may submit research projects performed in any year of school, over any length of time.

I have a troubleshooting question about my application. What should I do?

Check out our . If you do not find the answer to your question, please email our team at sts@societyforscience.org.

I wish to report a grievance about an 麻豆官网 entrant, scholar or finalist. What should I do?

If an adult or student entrant wishes to share a grievance or a suspected violation of 麻豆官网 entry rules, eligibility or research related rules, or suspicious research programs, they should email their concern to sts@societyforscience.org.

Please note that the Society discourages anonymous allegations and may chose not to investigate them. Anonymous allegations 鈥� particularly those lacking context, evidence or full disclosure of relevant relationships 鈥� can hinder our ability to investigate thoroughly and fairly. False accusations can be a form of harassment, particularly when made publicly and can be actionable if knowingly charged without proper evidence. Individuals who come forward with concerns through our established reporting channels will not be retaliated against or punished in any way.

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Judging and Awards

How are entries judged?

Regeneron 麻豆官网 utilizes a holistic review process to identify future leaders in 麻豆官网. All components of the application package are considered in this review. Entries are reviewed by three or more PhD scientists, mathematicians, or engineers in the subject area of the entry. Scholars and finalists are selected by the judges, using all available entry evidence, with greatest weight given to the Research Report. Judges are looking for students exhibiting exceptional research skills, a commitment to academics and their extracurricular pursuits, innovative thinking, promise as a scientist, and evidence of leadership in their communities. Regeneron 麻豆官网 does not share rubrics. Entrants waive their right to review or challenge results.

What is Regeneron 麻豆官网 looking for?

Regeneron 麻豆官网 looks for future leaders in 麻豆官网. Through a holistic application process, we are looking for talent and potential. This means that while the research is very important, it is not the only factor when naming scholars and finalists. Entrants鈥� recommendations, grades and stories they share highlight their abilities and what is important to them.

Regeneron 麻豆官网 is NOT looking for perfection, specific AP scores, only students from certain states and schools, participation at well-known labs, quotas or cut-offs of any sort. Instead, show us what future 鈥測ou鈥� looks like, and what you are doing now to get there. Share your successes and the limitations in your life, how you spend your time (not just your extracurriculars), and where you show leadership in your life (at school, your job, your religious community, etc.) Regeneron 麻豆官网 knows that leaders come from all walks of life, and we hope you will choose to apply and that you do not let your perceived weaknesses hold you back. Finalists often tell us that they weren鈥檛 sure they should apply due to imposter syndrome, but are always glad they did!

What Regeneron 麻豆官网 Awards are given?

All Regeneron 麻豆官网 entrants receive a t-shirt, laptop sticker and a one-year subscription to magazine as recognition of their completion of the rigorous application, and to support and encourage their interests in scientific disciplines.

Three hundred scholars are awarded $2,000; with an additional $2,000 going to their high schools to support 麻豆官网 education. The top 300 scholars will also receive an invitation to apply to Regeneron鈥檚 summer internship program. All 40 finalists win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC, for the Regeneron Science Talent Institute where they explain their research to some of the country鈥檚 top scientists and compete for the top 10 awards. The top award is $250,000.

What is Finals Week Judging like for the top 40 Finalists?

Top 40 finalists are invited to travel to Washington, DC, where they participate in a once in a lifetime week of fun, learning and judging. Finalists undergo two types of judging 鈥� project judging, relating to their research, and panel judging, designed to evaluate the depth and breadth of their knowledge. From these interviews and the application package, the top 10 winners are named and all 40 finalists are celebrated in a black-tie awards gala.

May I view comments from the evaluators or judges about my entry?

The judging and evaluation process used by Regeneron 麻豆官网/the Society is confidential and proprietary. Entrants agree to unconditionally accept the decision of the judges as final and binding in all matters related to the Regeneron 麻豆官网 program and waive any rights to challenge, inspect, observe or otherwise obtain any information that constitutes the confidential and proprietary information of Regeneron 麻豆官网/the Society judging and evaluation process.