Judging at the Intel ISEF

There are two groups of judges at the Intel ISEF. Grand Awards Judges are experienced professionals who volunteer their time to evaluate the projects of all participants in the 17 categories and select the winners of the top awards presented by the fair in each category. Special Awards Judges represent organizations that present their own awards and they evaluate projects that meet the specific criteria of their awards.

Grand Awards Judge Information

How to Become a Grand Awards Judge

• To be a grand awards judge one needs to hold a M.D., PhD in one of the 17 scientific categories or to have a minimum of 6 years of professional work experience in the respective category. 
• Grand Award Judges need to report to the Reno Sparks Convention Center in downtown Reno, Nevada on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, arriving no later than 5:30 p.m.  Attendance will be verified and Judges will begin their work that evening.  Judges are to arrive at the Congress Center by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and will work thru the day until their interviews, finalist selection and reporting are completed. 
• We welcome any interested persons who meet these qualifications and can offer this time commitment.  Sign-up now.
• Find out more information on how to become a Grand Awards Judge

Information for Grand Awards Judges

• The Grand Awards Judging Process
• Grand Awards Judging Guidelines
• Intel ISEF Project Categories and Subcategories
• Intel ISEF 2008 Judging Guide
• Intel ISEF 2008 Finalist Directory - Atlanta, Georgia (Adobe® .pdf file). Project titles can illustrate the level of projects at an ISEF.
• Intel ISEF 2008 Grand Awards Judges Schedule (Adobe® .pdf file)
• Reno Host Committee Intel ISEF 2009 Web Site

Special Awards Judge Information

Organization Contact's Special Award Judge Entry

• Intel ISEF Special Awards Judge Information
• Intel ISEF 2008 Judging Guide
• Special Award Organization Judges Contacts
• The Special Awards Judging Process
• Intel ISEF 2008 Finalist Directory - Atlanta, Georgia (Adobe® .pdf file).
  Project titles can illustrate the level of projects at an ISEF.
• Intel ISEF 2008 SAO Judges Schedule (Adobe® .pdf file)
• Schedule for Presentation of ISEF Awards
• Special Award Judging Tips
• Special Award Ceremony Instructions

Need help judging at an affiliated fair?

If you are organizing or judging at an Intel ISEF-affiliated fair, the following resource can help by providing information on judging procedures and criteria.

Intel ISEF-Affiliated Fair Judging Criteria