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Understanding the International Rules and Guidelines, which govern the Intel® International Science and Engineering Fair® (Intel ISEF), and properly completing all of the paperwork is a necessary and important part of completing your science fair project. For PDF versions of the official rules and forms please visit the Intel ISEF Document Library.
Intel ISEF Rules WizardThis "wizard" asks a series of questions about your planned project and will provide a list of forms that you need to complete.
SRC 101 PowerPointThe 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.)
SRC Report from the Intel ISEF 2012Provides a report of the project review of the Intel ISEF 2012 held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 2012.
Overview of Forms and DatesProvides a brief explanation of each form in the Rules and Regulations, and when it should be completed.
Checklist for SRC ReviewThis draft document is intended to provide guidance to local, regional and state Scientific Review Committees as they review projects just before competition.
Common Scientific Review Committee (SRC) ProblemsSummarizes SRC reviews leading up to the Intel ISEF, with pointers about what NOT to do.
Most Common Reasons for Projects to Fail to Qualify at ISEFThis document summarizes the most common reasons that a project fails to qualify at the Intel ISEF.
International Rules & Guidelines FAQFrequently Asked Questions answered by the Scientific Review Committee.
Translations of the International Rules
Spanish The text of the 2012 International Rules translated into Spanish in a downloadable format.
Arabic The text of the 2013 International Rules translated into Arabic in a downloadable format.
Contact the src@societyforscience.org with specific rules questions.
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 2013 from the Document Library.
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