Science Fair Competitions and Dates

Science Club Important Dates and Information 

The Science Research Club's mission is to facilitate students designing and executing original science research with the intention of competing in science fairs across the state of Iowa.  

Paperwork can be a lengthy process requiring several signatures and needs to be started at minimum a week before the deadline. The paperwork required for the Eastern Fair and the State Fair is identical with the exception of the photo release. 

Science Fair Competitions and Dates

Eastern Iowa Science Fair 

• Deadline for Submission of Paperwork 

  •  March 1st, 2023

• Date of Competition 

  •  March 16, 2024- Cedar Rapids Lindale Mall 

State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa

• Deadline for Submission of Paperwork

  •  March 1, 2023

• Date of Competition 

  • April 4th and 5th

  • Thursday and Friday this will be an overnight trip at Iowa State

Symposium Dates and Deadlines 

• Iowa Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

  • Deadline for Submission of Paperwork 

    • TBD

  • Dates of Competition 

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• Iowa Junior Academy of Science 

  • Deadline for Submission of Paperwork 

    • Yet to be announced for 2024

  • Dates of Competition 

    • April/May - Yet to be announced for 2023

World Food Prize Competition and Dates 

• Deadline for Submission of Paper

  • TBD 2024

• Dates of Competition 

• TBD 2024

All of the above competitions any student can attend if they submit the proper paperwork and materials. There are a few competitions you must qualify for to attend. For the International Science fair you would learn if you qualified at the awards ceremony at State or Eastern and it takes place in May. For the Global Youth Institute you would find out in June and compete in October.