NYSSEF
NYSSEF
Program overview
High school students in grades 9–12 interested in science and engineering research competitions; top projects may advance to Regeneron ISEF 2026.
Eligibility
Must complete initial registration; submit asynchronous video presentation, research paper, and forms by January 30, 2026; school liaison check; school district payment. · New York state fair; top projects represent New York at Regeneron ISEF.
Key details
- Organization
- NYSSEF
- Type
- Competition
- Location
- New York (NYSSEF ISEF Round 2: New York Hall of Science, Queens, NY; NYSSEF Andromeda/Thermo-Fisher: Jericho High School, NY)
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
- Application deadline
- January 23, 2026 (NYSSEF ISEF student registration closes); March 13, 2026 (NYSSEF Andromeda/Thermo-Fisher registration closes)
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.