Regeneron Science Talent Search
Application Requirements
The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025 application is now closed. The application will re-open for the 2026 cycle on June 1, 2025. Applications are only accepted through the online system and must be properly submitted by the application deadline. Regeneron STS identifies future leaders in science, and uses a holistic review process that includes many components. This page will be updated with the 2026 Official Rules and corresponding documents in June 2025.
How to Get Started
This Could Be You! Save the Date for our 2024/2025 Webinar Series!
Sign up for our webinar series and links will be emailed to you 30 minutes prior to each session.
- Am I Eligible? Official Rules Overview (with Tips and Tricks)
- Advice from Experienced Educators: Teachers of past scholars will share their secrets with current entrants, and management advice for teachers new to the STS process.
- What Makes a Regeneron STS Top 40 Finalist? Application Advice for Entrants
- Advice from Alumni: Reasons to Apply!
Regeneron STS Instructional PDFs
Certain types of research might require pre-approvals and additional paperwork. Note that Regeneron STS rules are somewhat different from Regeneron ISEF rules. Potential STS entrants should review the checklist in the rules book. In cases where additional forms are needed, students may reference the documents below or use similar alternatives.
Past Webinars
Review these helpful webinars filmed in 2021, 2022, and 2023. This information is all still relevant to the 2023/2024 application cycle, with the exception of any past dates mentioned. Sign up for our email list to receive notifications of future webinars!
- Tips from Finalists, Judges, Evaluators, Rules Readers and more! Hear advice about the application process and ways to make your application stand out.
- Advice from Regeneron STS 2023 Winners! Finalists from the STS class of 2023 chat about their research, application experiences, and share application advice.
- Advice From Regeneron STS Alumni: Finalists from the STS class of 2022 offer application advice, share memories, and inspire applicants to apply
- Winning Applications – Here’s What It Takes: Explore elements of top applicants
- Mythbusting & Rules Office Hours: Bust common myths about the Regeneron Science Talent Search and answer some frequent questions
- Office Hours: Ask Your Questions: Answering questions about Regeneron Science Talent Search
- Reasons to Apply: A brief overview of the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), including our top reasons high school seniors should apply.
- Regeneron STS 101: Learn about the Nation’s Oldest and Most Prestigious STEM Competition for High School Seniors
- For Educators and Mentors: How to Support Your Students through the Research Process and Regeneron STS Application
- Application 101: Staff Will Answer Entrant’s Application Questions Live!
- Meet Recent Winners: The Impact of Regeneron STS
- Regeneron STS: Early Bird Tips for Getting Ahead on Your Application!
- What is a Future Leader in STEM? Identifying Tomorrow’s Leaders through Regeneron STS
