International rules for pre-college science research
The 2017 International Rules are applicable for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2017 to be held in Los Angeles, California, May 14-19, 2017.
The International Rules for Pre-college Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs is published annually to support students doing independent research safely. They are the official rules of the Intel 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 Intel ISEF 2017
For rules questions, please contact the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee at SRC@societyforscience.org.
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Rules for ALL Projects | HTML |
Summary of Rule Changes for 2016-17 | |
Roles and Responsibilities of Students and Adults | HTML |
Display and Safety Regulations | HTML |
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Vertebrate Animals | HTML |
Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents | HTML |
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Translations of the International Rules
Spanish - The text of the 2012 International Rules translated into Spanish in a downloadable format.
Arabic - The text of the 2013 International Rules translated into Arabic in a downloadable format.