International rules for pre-college science research
The 2020 International Rules are applicable for the International Science and Engineering Fair 2020 to be held in Anaheim, California, May 10-15, 2020.
The International Rules for Pre-college Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs are published annually to support students doing independent research safely. They are the official rules of the ISEF and students competing at a Society-affiliated science fair.
The purpose of these rules is to:
- protect the rights and welfare of the student researcher
- protect the rights and welfare of the human participant
- ensure adherence to federal regulations
- ensure use of safe laboratory practices
- protect the environment
- determine eligibility for competition in the ISEF 2020
For rules questions, please contact the ISEF Scientific Review Committee at SRC@societyforscience.org.