Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026 recognizes America’s top young scientists

$250,000 top award goes to Connor Hill in America’s longest running and most distinguished science and math competition  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,…
Congratulations to Connor Hill and the top winners of the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search! These remarkable young scientists — chosen from more than 2,600 applicants, the largest pool since 1967 — represent the future of discovery. (L-R) Edward Kang, Connor Hill and Iris Shen: the top 3 winners of the 2026 Science Talent Search
Society for Science/Chris Ayers Photography

All Blog Posts

Finalists work together on a group challenge at Thermo Fisher JIC 2023
When the moon passes in front of the sun, the moon casts its shadow on the Earth, blocking the view of our local star. This is a type of eclipse (seen here in an illustration).
Shanya Gill presenting her project at Public Day 2023
Six issues of Science News through history.
The Top 3 winners of the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search: Thomas Cong (2nd place), Achyuta Rajaram (1st place) and Michelle Wei (3rd place)
Linus Tang, Ella Pilacek and other finalists look out from the roof of the MLK Jr. Memorial Library.
Grant Wang presents his work with his nonprofit, ADG Voice, Inc.
Selina Zhang, inventor of an artificial tree which kills invasive spotted lanternflies, poses on a ski slope.
A collage of finalists swimming, gardening, making music and skiing.
Headshots of Lester Mackey, Emily Ocasio and Sneha Revanur
Two girls girls in red shirts smile while working on an engineering project.
2024: Congratulations to this year’s STEM Research Grantees!