For all projects, students must adhere to the International Science and Engineering Fair rules and guidelines.  These guidelines are updated every year and any deviation from these rules could result in the disqualification of a project and the student not being allowed to compete.  

As stated on the ISEF website, the purpose of the 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 Regeneron ISEF 2025