Affiliated Fair Network

Society affiliated science fairs across the world are the first step to competing at Regeneron ISEF and Thermo Fisher JIC

With nearly 400 affiliated fairs around the globe, the affiliated fair network plays a critical role in facilitating the pursuit of STEM in young scientists, engineers, and inventors.

Join the Society's Affiliated Fair Network!

Affiliated Fair Resources

Information on ISEF fees, including payment deadlines

Fees

Best practices for fair management

Standards

Guidance on fair committees

SRC and D&S Training

International rules & guidelines

Rules

Guidelines for the judging process

Judging

Dates & Deadlines

Date Information
By August 31, 2023 Affiliation available through the Fair Dashboard.
September 29 – October 1, 2023 High School Research Teacher’s Conference, Society staff will have limited availability.
October 16, 2023 Deadline for affiliation. Please note that the affiliation fee is due by December 31, 2023.
October 28 – November 2, 2023 Thermo Fisher JIC Finals Week, Society staff will have limited availability.
By November 30, 2023 Regional Award materials available online through Fair Dashboard.
December 31, 2023 Affiliation fees due.
February 1, 2024 Thermo Fisher JIC application opens for nominees.
By February 20, 2024  Official Party Registration available online through Fair Dashboard.
Your Fair Date + 12 Calendar Days Deadline to submit Finalist Questionnaire and Official Party Registration.
Date of Booth Assignment + 12 Calendar Days Deadline for finalists to submit their virtual booth
March 6-13, 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Institute. Society staff will have limited availability.
April 12, 2024 Last date to hold a Regeneron ISEF affiliated fair. Regional fairs that feed into state fairs should coordinate the date of their fairs with the state.
April 17, 2024 Abstract Rewrite Deadline in Finalist Questionnaire (this deadline applies to abstract rewrites ONLY. Finalist Questionnaires are due 12 days after your finalists are announced).
May 11-17, 2024 Regeneron ISEF 2024 – Los Angeles, CA