Society for Science
Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. It recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the U.S. who are developing ideas that could solve society's most urgent challenges.
Award
Up to $250,000
Deadline
November 5, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
23 days left
ScienceMathematicsEngineeringTechnologySTEM
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Who is eligible
- Must be in the final year of secondary school (public, private, parochial, charter, or home school) in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Island, or the Marianas, OR be a US citizen studying abroad
- Must not have graduated before the deadline
- Must not have entered any previous Science Talent Search
- Must be over 13 with parental or guardian consent, or 18 or older but under 21, or an emancipated minor over 13
- Only independent, individual research projects are eligible (team projects are disqualified)
What you'll need
- Research Report (20 pages maximum): A journal-style article explaining the student's independent experiments and conclusions
- Educator Recommendation (up to 2 letters)
- Project Recommendation (up to 2, at least 1 required) from the person closest to the student's day-to-day research
- High School Report (official counselor transcript upload)
- Essay Questions answering prompts about goals, scientific character, and project details
- Disclosures of all support received, including paid programs, mentor relationships, and any AI use
- Rules Wizard paperwork and relevant pre-approvals for projects involving humans, human tissue, or animal subjects
How to apply
- Create an account on the online application portal after it opens on June 1, 2026.
- Complete introductory sections (Tasks 1 through 4) and request all recommendations early.
- Complete the Rules Wizard (Task 7) to identify and complete any required scientific approvals and paperwork.
- Upload the formatted Research Report PDF (maximum 20 pages) matching the strict layout criteria.
- Answer all essay questions, list up to seven key extracurricular activities, and optionally submit standardized test scores.
- Submit the finalized application and ensure all recommenders submit their portal tasks before the deadline on November 5, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/
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