Science Talent Search
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“The Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021 application is now open through November 12, 2020! For rising 12th grade scientists and engineers, a chance to win $250,000. The program is free.
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes. Annually, over 1,800 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.”
The program is adapting to take Covid-19 into account. “The Society also recognizes that lack of laboratory access might change the type of research students are able to submit to this year’s competition. Every year, the competition receives entries representing 23 scientific disciplines, and every year students perform high quality research in the home environment. As another option, per Regeneron STS [regular] rules, STUDENTS MAY SUBMIT RESEARCH COMPLETED DURING ANY YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL (as long as it meets other requirements), and are encouraged to think about submitting older projects.” Read this blog post for ideas on how to pursue research at home, read this recent blog post:
Visit the Society for Science website. Please email sts@societyforscience.org with any questions about the application process.
***Not a teacher or 12th-grader? You can still get involved by being an advocate for underrepresented and low income students! Training and stipends are provided. Learn more.