Resources
Project Registration
MySciFair Website: Site where students, team members, teachers, mentors, judges and parents will have access to project forms, digital project boards and signature sheets. This is where the project is managed. NEW: Everyone is required to create a new account at MySciFair Registration.
Student Account Video : Provides an overview on how students will create and manage their project.
Research Plan
Sample: This one page document is designed to include all the elements required for the development of a successful research plan. Remember, a research plan is REQUIRED prior to the start of research.
Science Fair Organizations and RulesSociety for Science: This 100+ year organization organizes and operates the most prestigious student STEM research competitions including Science & Engineering Fairs.
Hawaii Academy of Science: This nonprofit organizes and manages most of the State STEM competitions.
Rules and Guidelines: This is the OFFICIAL 2026 Rules and Guidelines from the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Judging Criteria: The evaluation criteria are used for judging at the Kauai Regional Science and Engineering Fair, the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair and Regeneron ISEF.
Recommended Research Publications
Science News: Science News features daily news articles, feature stories, reviews and more in all disciplines of science. Science News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology. Execellent resource for Senior Division Projects.Science News Explores: Founded in 2003, Science News Explores is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and educators. Recommended for Junior Division Projects.