AISES National Advancing Indigenous Science & Engineering Fair (NAISEF)

AISES

Program overview

Indigenous students in grades 5-12 interested in science and engineering research; science fair competitors seeking awards, ISEF advancement, and college/career networking.

Eligibility

5-12th grade; must not have reached age 20 on or before May 1; individual or team of up to 3 students; one adult sponsor (parent, teacher, or mentor); project research over a maximum continuous 12-month period between January and May; required ISEF forms including Form 1, Form 1A, Form 1B, additional forms via ISEF Rules Wizard, and ISEF Official Abstract Form.

Key details

Organization
AISES
Type
Science fair competition
Location
Oklahoma State Fair Park Modern Living Building, 608 Kiamichi Place, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107 (virtual option available; virtual fair April 3, 2026)
Format
remote
Eligible grades
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Time commitment
Project research must be conducted over a maximum continuous 12-month period between January and May; event April 10-11, 2026 (virtual fair April 3, 2026).

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page