Each year professional organizations, representing government, industry and education across a wide variety of scientific disciplines, affiliate with Regeneron ISEF as Special Award Organizations to provide awards from their respective organizations.

Special Awards provide opportunities for students to be recognized beyond the Grand Awards in 22 categories. Further, Special Awards provide opportunities for participating companies and organizations to publicly illustrate their commitment to STEM education.

Regeneron ISEF finalists compete for nearly $9 million in awards, prizes and scholarships.
Each year more than 1,700 ninth through twelfth graders earn the right to compete at Regeneron ISEF by winning a top prize at a Society-affiliated local, regional, state or national science fair.

The STEM Action Grant program aims to bolster and support community-driven nonprofit organizations that are working to enhance the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Since 2016, the Society has awarded $410,000 to 64 organizations wanting to improve access to STEM education.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search proudly identifies future leaders in science, and awards deserving students and their schools with $3.1 million each year. The first place prize is $250,000—the largest scientific prize available to a high school student in the United States.