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.
Fair Dashboard
Manage your science fair’s affiliation
Find an Affiliated Fair
Find your Society-affiliated fair
Affiliated Fair Guidelines
Requirements for becoming an affiliated fair
Affiliated Fair Resources
Information on ISEF fees, including payment deadlines
Best practices for fair management
Guidance on fair committees
International rules & guidelines
Guidelines for the judging process
Dates & Deadlines
| Date | Information |
|---|---|
| By August 31, 2024 | Affiliation available through the Fair Dashboard. |
| October 4-6, 2024 | High School Research Teacher’s Conference, Society staff will have limited availability. |
| October 14, 2024 | Deadline for affiliation. Please note that the affiliation fee is due by December 31, 2024. |
| October 24-30, 2024 | Thermo Fisher JIC Finals Week, Society staff will have limited availability. |
| By November 29, 2024 | Regional Award materials available online through Fair Dashboard. |
| December 31, 2024 | Affiliation fees due. |
| February 2025 | Thermo Fisher JIC application opens for nominees. |
| By February 18, 2025 | 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 6-12, 2025 | Regeneron Science Talent Search Finals Week. Society staff will have limited availability. |
| April 14, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | 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 10-16, 2025 | Regeneron ISEF 2025 – Columbus, Ohio |