16–17 yrsCompetitionfreegifted
Regeneron Science Talent Search — America's oldest science competition for high school seniors
Apply by5 November 2026
America's oldest science competition for high school seniors. Students of any nationality attending school and living permanently in the US, as well as US citizens abroad, can apply. Deadline: November 5, 2026, 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Age
- 16–17 yrs
- Cost
- Free — $3.1 мільйона в призах щорічно, включаючи перший приз $250 000. Топ 40 фіналістів отримають понад $1.8 мільйона.
- Apply by
- 5 November 2026
- Format
- Online and in person
- Where
- Online, United States
- Organiser
- Society for Science
Who can apply
- Age 16–17 yrs
- Gifted
- Оригінальне дослідження, останній рік школи, англійська мова
Regeneron Science Talent Search
A program unique among school competitions, designed to identify, inspire, and engage the most promising STEM leaders in the United States.
Program and eligibility
- Competition for original scientific research
- Participants submit original research and a complete application for comprehensive review
- Approximately 2,600 students participate each year
- Designed for high school seniors
Key dates
- Application period: June 1 – November 5, 2026
- Top 300 scholars announced: January 7, 2027
- Top 40 finalists announced: January 21, 2027
- Finals week: March 11–17, 2027
- Project exhibition: March 14, 2027
- Awards ceremony: March 16, 2027
Prizes and awards
- $3.1 million in prizes annually
- First prize: $250,000
- Top 40 finalists: over $1.8 million
About the competition
The oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school students in the United States. Founded in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. Program alumni have received 11 National Medals of Science, 5 Breakthrough Prizes, 18 MacArthur Foundation fellowships, 2 Fields Medals, and 13 Nobel Prizes.
Sponsor: Regeneron (partner since 2016).
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