Greetings from Rocky Top!
The Tennessee Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (TJSHS) is returning for 2027, and we invite you to share this exciting opportunity with your students!
Taking place February 7-8, TJSHS gives Tennessee high school students the opportunity to showcase original scientific research, connect with fellow STEM enthusiasts, and explore future academic and career pathways. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students who are curious, passionate about STEM, and interested in taking their research to the next level.
Applications for students interested in presenting their research open November 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of January 8, 2027.
What is the Tennessee Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (TJSHS)?
TJSHS gives high school students a chance to present original scientific research in a public forum and compete for scholarships, while providing participants opportunities for hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, and research lab visits.
Who can apply?
TJSHS is open to high school students in Tennessee.
Important Notice
Every student, whether a presenting or non-presenting participant, must be accompanied by a teacher who has been approved by the school principal. If a student's teacher mentor cannot attend the TJSHS, another teacher from the student's school who is approved by the student's school principal may accompany the student.
Important dates
November 1, 2026: Registration and presenting applications open
January 8, 2027: Presenting application deadline
January 25, 2027: Attendee registration deadline
February 7-8, 2027: Tennessee Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
If you have any questions, please visit https://jshs-tn.utk.edu/ or contact us at prep@utk.edu or (865) 974-9493.