Rules & Guidelines

Understanding the International Rules and Guidelines and properly completing all of the paperwork is a necessary and important part of completing your science fair project.

Special Features

Intel ISEF Rules Wizard This "wizard" asks a series of questions about your planned project and will provide a list of forms that you need to complete.

SRC 101 PowerPoint
The ISEF SRC has made available an SRC 101 Powerpoint that can be a tool in giving workshops on the Rules and Guidelines. Share with your IRB and SRC members, teachers and any others interested in an overview of the International Rules. (NOTE: MS Powerpoint needs to be installed on your machine to view.)

Overview of Forms and Dates
Provides a brief explanation of each form in the Rules and Regulations, and when it should be completed.

Common Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Problems
Summarizes SRC reviews leading up to the Intel ISEF, with pointers about what NOT to do.

International Rules & Guidelines FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions answered by the Scientific Review Committee.

Contact the src@societyforscience.org with specific rules questions.

Rules Index

The following index provides online materials to guide you through the rules. You can also download a printable Adobe Acrobat* PDF file of the International Rules and Guidelines 2010 from the Document Library link on the left.

ALL PROJECTS Type
Rules for ALL Projects HTML
Roles and Responsibilities of Students and Adults HTML
Display and Safety Regulations HTML
Rules Highlights - New for 2009-May 2010 HTML
SUBJECT AREAS Type
Human Subjects HTML
Vertebrate Animals HTML
Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents HTML
Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices HTML
FORMS Type
Downloadable International Rules & Guidelines and Forms HTML
FAIR GUIDANCE Type
SRC 101 Powerpoint PowerPoint
Human Subjects Risk Assessment Guide PDF
ISEF Guidelines for Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory Facilities & Operations - A Self- Assessment Safety Checklist PDF
Operational Guideline for SRC and IRB Review Boards PDF
Display and Safety Manual HTML
D&S Inspection Training PowerPoint PowerPoint

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