Use Your Summer Break to
do Real Science

Use Your Summer Break to
do Real Science

STEM research opens doors to science fair awards, research publications, and top university admissions. Discover how to get started with complete support from ScienceFair.

STEM research opens doors to science fair awards, research publications, and top university admissions. Discover how to get started with complete support from ScienceFair.

Free 30-min advisory call · No commitment · Programs start at $2,000

89%

89%

Our students qualify for ISEF vs. the 2-5% average

Our students qualify for ISEF vs. the 2-5% average

77%

77%

Our students win at ISEF vs. the 29% average

Our students win at ISEF vs. the 29% average

$75K+

$75K+

Earned by coached students in merit-based scholarships

Earned by coached students in merit-based scholarships

WHY SUMMER, WHY RESEARCH

WHY SUMMER, WHY RESEARCH

The Extracurricular That Moves the
Needle for STEM Students

The Extracurricular That Moves the Needle for STEM Students

STEM research isn't just another resume line. It's the rare activity that pays off in the short term and the long term — if you start with enough runway to do it well.

STEM research isn't just another resume line. It's the rare activity that pays off in the short term and the long term — if you start with enough runway to do it well.

What you'll have by next spring

A real research project you can submit to your regional science fair

A published paper in a peer-reviewed high school journal

Awards and recognition that look great on college applications

Confidence to present your work in front of expert judges

What it unlocks in the long run

A genuinely distinctive story for your college application

Letters of recommendation from researchers at top universities

The kind of multipotentiality that HYPSM admissions officers reward

Skills that top universities value

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Four reasons STEM students
choose research

Four reasons STEM students
choose research

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Recognized by every T20

Recognized by every T20

ISEF has decades of legitimacy and is highly valued by every Top 20 admissions officer. It shows that you are a student that every Ivy League would love to have.

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Among the best in your region

Among the best in your region

Placing in a science fair is proof you're one of the strongest STEM students in your state, region, or country. From local awards to a Top 4 ISEF finish, every level of recognition matters.

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Multipotentiality that HYPSM rewards

Multipotentiality that HYPSM rewards

Science fairs are the ideal way for STEM students to show they're more than good grades. It proves that they can ask original questions, design experiments, and communicate findings.

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Skills that pay off for years

Skills that pay off for years

Critical thinking, scientific writing, presentation skills, and the ability to defend your work under expert questioning are all skills that you’ll use in research in college and beyond.

YOUR SUMMER ROADMAP

YOUR SUMMER ROADMAP

From Zero to ISEF-Ready in One School Year

From Zero to ISEF-Ready in One School Year

Start this summer and finish next spring, competing at the international level with a publishable paper. Here's how it unfolds.

Start this summer and finish next spring, competing at the international level with a publishable paper. Here's how it unfolds.

June – July  ·  Summer intensive

Topic discovery & research design

Work 1:1 with your ScienceFair mentor to find a research gap that genuinely interests you. Map your methodology, build your plan, and start your investigation.

August – October ·  Heads-down work

Data collection & research mentorship

Conduct your research alongside a faculty mentor from a top university. Dive into data collection while your school workload is still manageable.

November – February  ·  Qualifying season

Paper writing & regional fair prep

Draft and polish your research paper. Begin intensive preparation for your local and regional fair with mock judging and presentation coaching.

March – May  ·  ISEF season

Compete, qualify, publish

Place at your regional fair and qualify for ISEF. Submit your paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Compete at the highest level.

Tell us about your STEM goals

Tell us about your STEM goals

Book a free 30-minute call with one of our academic advisors. We'll learn about your interests, timeline, and help you to figure out whether STEM research is the right path.

Book a free 30-minute call with one of our academic advisors. We'll learn about your interests, timeline, and help you to figure out whether STEM research is the right path.

Free 30-min call · No sales pressure

What Students & Parents Usually Ask About Science Fairs

What Students & Parents Usually Ask About Science Fairs

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How much does ScienceFair cost?

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How much does ScienceFair cost?

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Do science fairs actually help with college admissions?

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Do science fairs actually help with college admissions?

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Why start in summer and not during the school year?

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Why start in summer and not during the school year?

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What if I don't know what I want to research yet?

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What if I don't know what I want to research yet?

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Do I need any prior research experience?

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Do I need any prior research experience?

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Who are ScienceFair mentors?

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Who are ScienceFair mentors?