Reading the International Rules and Guidelines

All students should begin their science fair project by reviewing the International Rules for Precollege Science Research and Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs. Many projects require adult supervision and approval by a Scientific Review Committee (SRC) or an Institutional Review Board (IRB) before experimentation begins.

When preparing for a science project you should read the Rules and Guidelines. Click the following link to view a full-text version of the rules and guidelines.

Intel ISEF Rules and Guidelines

Completing Paperwork

Properly completing all of the paperwork is a necessary and important part of completing your science fair project. These links can help steer you in the right direction.

Intel ISEF Rules Wizard

Asks questions about your planned project and tells you which forms you need to complete.

Overview of Forms and Dates

Provides a brief explanation of each form in the Rules and Guidelines, and when it should be completed.

Common Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Problems

Summarizes SRC reviews from previous years, with pointers about what NOT to do.

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