Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation’s most promising future leaders in STEM. Each year, around 2,500 students enter Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study and full application for holistic review.

Application Deadline is November 6, 2025 at 8pm ET. Open Your Application Today!

From classifying celestial objects to treating a rare muscle disease to solving a long-standing math problem, these young people inspire us all.

Read about the top winners in our Press Release.

Visit our Virtual Project Showcase to learn about all our finalists and their projects.

Watch our Awards Gala at the National Building Museum.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 top 40 finalists represent 39 schools across 16 states. Selected from nearly 2,500 total entrants, their research projects span a wide range of critical topics, reflecting their expertise and commitment to solving some of society’s most important challenges.

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Finalist Program

Congratulations to the Regeneron STS 2025 Top 300 Scholars! These future leaders in STEM represent 200 American and international high schools in 33 states, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Switzerland.

Learn more here!

“Regeneron STS validated my place in research and science as a whole and allowed me to realize that I have potential and a future in the field. Although I had an idea of what I wanted my future career to be, STS, and Finals Week in particular, allowed me to see that my path does not have to be linear. It boosted my passion for science and intensified my curious mindset. I am incredibly grateful for Regeneron STS!”

“Regeneron STS is life-changing. There is no better program, and there are no better people to do it with. The people are the real prize. Showing that your humanity is as strong as your research is the key to success in STS.”

“I believe students should apply to STS because STS is such a great opportunity to showcase your scientific research and meet like-minded, passionate students who love science!”

“Students should apply to the Regeneron STS because it is an amazing opportunity to build community with some of the hardest-working student scientists. I encourage those to apply to the Regeneron STS while keeping in mind that you do not need to be the smartest in the room to apply, but instead the dedicated and passionate about science.”

“Not only did I gain incredible connections to cutting-edge researchers and the opportunity to meet with some of the most impactful scientists of our time, but I also made lifelong friendships with other like-minded students passionate about their work. Though STS is at its core a competition, nothing about our camaraderie felt competitive because we all felt so motivated by each other’s accomplishments and passions! I feel a renewed invigoration to follow my love for research to make a positive impact on the world, specifically in the curing of rare diseases.”

“At the time, majoring in engineering was a daring choice. My experience with the Westinghouse Science Talent Search gave me the confidence to make this decision.”

“The Science Talent Search is arguably the most reputable science competition for high schoolers in the entire world.”