The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest international pre-college science competition. Regeneron ISEF provides an annual forum for more than 1,800 students in grades 9-12 from nearly every state in the U.S. and more than 60 countries, regions and territories to showcase their talent on an international stage.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in science fairs; winners go on to participate in more than 425 Society affiliated fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend ISEF, to be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, May 10-16, 2025. These top young scientific minds will come together to showcase their talent on an international stage, be judged by doctoral-level scientists and compete for more than $9 million in awards during ISEF.
Ohio State will play an important and prominent role in ISEF 2025. ISEF needs 1200 judges, and Ohio State faculty and staff are encouraged to apply. You can register and sign up for shifts here, or, if you're not quite ready to commit just yet but would like to sign up to receive email reminders and more information, please fill out the interest form. Also, please share with ERIK that you are applying so that they have an idea of the scope of Ohio State's involvement with ISEF by emailing erik@osu.edu.