The Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Science and Mathematics Competition
Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges.
Each year, nearly 1,900 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the most promising scientists among the nation’s high school seniors.
STS Application Open
The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 application is now open through November 12, 2020! Be sure to tell rising 12th grade scientists and engineers about their chance to win $250,000.
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Recent Winners
Highlights from 2019
The 2019 Regeneron STS Finalists Week was action packed. Meet the finalists, take a peek behind the scenes at Public Day, and share the excitement of the awards gala in our highlights video. For more detailed information, view the 2019 Winners’ Press Release
Important Dates for 2021
Top 300 Scholars Announced
January 7, 2021
Top 40 Finalists Announced
January 21, 2021
Finalists Week in Washington, D.C.
March 11-17, 2021
Public Exhibition of Projects
March 2021
Winners Announced at Awards Gala
March 2021
