The Nation’s Premier Middle School STEM Competition
With the generous support of title sponsor and partner, Broadcom Foundation, Society for Science has been running Broadcom MASTERS® (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) since 2010.
Beginning in 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific will be the title sponsor of the Society’s middle school STEM competition, which will be called the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Learn more here.
How to Compete

Find-a-Fair
To earn a nomination to Broadcom MASTERS, students must first compete at a Society-affiliated science fair. Find your local science fair today!

Eligibility and Important Information
Learn about how to compete, what you can win, and more.

For Nominees
The top 10% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade competitors at Society-affiliated fairs in the U.S. are eligible for nomination. Learn more about how to complete and submit your application.
Important Dates
Application Open
February 1, 2022 – June 15, 2022
Top 300 MASTERS Announced
September 7, 2022
Finalists Announced
September 21, 2022
Finals Week
October 27, 2022 – November 2, 2022
Science and Engineering Project Showcase
October 29, 2022
2022 Highlights
In 2022, the Broadcom MASTERS (now known as the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge), was held in person in Washington, DC for the first time since 2019. Watch highlights from 2022 Finals Week to see the finalists in action.
Research at Home
Resources, advice, and stories of inspiration on completing research outside of a traditional laboratory environment
In light of the global pandemic, the Society encourages students and teachers to think outside the lab when approaching research!
FIND OUT MORE!For Educators

Middle School Research Teachers Conference
Learn more about our annual conference for 50 middle school teachers and how to attend.

Science News Explores
Looking for inspiration for your students? Science News Explores covers science, health, and technology for students, their parents and teachers. Stories are appropriate for readers in grades 5 and up.

Affiliating Your Fair with Broadcom MASTERS
Find out how to affiliate your fair if you do not have any Broadcom MASTERS affiliated fairs in your area.
Affiliated Fairs
The Society’s network of affiliated science fairs around the globe are critical to the success of the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Broadcom MASTERS. Resources for science fair personnel include:
- Affiliated Fair Dashboard
- Affiliated Fair Guidelines
- Resources for Science Fair Management
- Standards for Science Fairs
Broadcom MASTERS International
Broadcom MASTERS International is a companion program to the domestic Broadcom MASTERS Competition and provides a unique opportunity for select middle school students from around the world to observe the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Learn more about Broadcom MASTERS InternationalFrom the Society Blog
Sponsors and Partners

Broadcom Foundation
The Broadcom Foundation has generously supported Broadcom MASTERS as the title sponsor since 2010.

Award and Educational Partners
The Society thanks its partners for their contributions to Broadcom MASTERS through sponsorship of awards and supporting each phase of the competition.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Find out more about how to support Broadcom MASTERS.