In the world of science fairs and prestigious academic competitions, having the right support can make all the difference.
Whether you’re aiming for a local science fair or a renowned international competition, ScienceFair.io is here to help you through every step. So many students spend hundreds of hours on research, but still lose at their regional fair. The problem is usually that students don’t understand how the judging works.
In elite competitions like ISEF, having a good project is just the baseline. To actually win a Grand Award, you need a strategy. Here is how we help students at ScienceFair get those results.
The reality of science fairs
Most people don't realize how hard these fairs are. Usually, only about 2% to 5% of students qualify for ISEF. But our students have an 89% qualification rate.
And once they get to ISEF, 77% of them take home a win. Our students manage this because all our mentors are past ISEF finalists, who know science fairs inside out.
Why ScienceFair is unique
ScienceFair was founded by Rishab Jain, a 2x ISEF Grand Award winner. He began by sharing his blueprint and journey on YouTube, before creating a Discord channel, and then starting ScienceFair.io.
What Rishab imagined was a program run by actual science fair experts: past ISEF winners. So while other programs hire general science tutors, we only work with mentors who have actually stood on the ISEF stage and won.
All of our mentors can guide our students effectively because they know exactly what the judges are looking for.
Our three mentoring programs
We offer students three different coaching programs.
1. ScienceFair LevelUp
This program is for students who already have a project. We won’t change your science. We fix your pitch, your poster, and your "red flags" so you don't get marked down.
This is the program that perfects your scientific communication skills to increase your chances of winning your science fair or scholarship.
2. ScienceFair Regional
If you're starting from scratch, this is a 3–6 month program.
In collaboration with Indigo Research, you get a research mentor to help you build a publication-ready paper, while your ScienceFair ISEF-winning mentor ensures the project is built to win.
3. ScienceFair ISEF
This is our most intense track, and it can be done over a year.
You work with a PhD or professor from Indigo Research on the scientific rigor and writing a publication-ready paper, and an ISEF winner from our team on the competition strategy.
To be more competitive at science fairs, get in touch with our team.
Bonus: The science fair masterclass
All of our students receive Rishab Jain’s masterclass.
He breaks down exactly what he did to win. You’ll get the specific templates he used for his posters and his strategy for handling the "grilling" from judges.
It covers everything from research to judge psychology and questions, as well as publication tips, and how to be successful in science competitions.
What we coach for
We focus mainly on science fairs at the school, regional, state, national, and international levels.
But we also provide coaching for:
Regeneron Science Talent Search
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge®
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Why science fairs matter
Participating in science fairs shows college admission officers that you are an independent researcher. You have problem-solving skills, you’ve learned how to conduct experiments and analyze data. You also prove that you are a critical thinker, a strong communicator, and a resilient scientist.
When you then win a science competition, especially a major one like ISEF, you show admission officers that you’re the best of the best and deserve to be at the school of your dreams.
Schedule a call with us, and we’ll help you figure out a plan that actually works for your specific project.
FAQs about science fairs
Do I need a professional lab to win at ISEF?
No. This is a myth. Plenty of Grand Award winners do "dry lab" research in computer science, math, or behavioral science from their bedrooms. However, if you want to do wet lab work, having access to a lab is helpful. Judges care about the rigor of your methods, not how expensive your equipment was.
Does winning a science fair actually help with college applications?
Yes, but mostly at the regional, state, and international levels. Admissions officers see thousands of students with high GPAs. An ISEF award or a JSHS win is a third-party validation that you are in the top 1% of young researchers globally. It’s a massive differentiator.
Who are the mentors at ScienceFair.io?
Our mentors are past ISEF Grand Award winners, Regeneron STS scholars, and students at places like Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. They’ve actually stood on the stage and won the awards you’re chasing.
