Pioneers of Inquiry: Regeneron Science Talent Search

Pioneers of Inquiry: Regeneron Science Talent Search

Country: International
Category: Bootcamps Conferences

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the oldest and most prestigious research competition in the U.S. for high school seniors. Entries include up to 20-page scientific reports, essays, transcripts, and recommendations. The top 300 scholars are selected in mid‑January—each awarded $2,000—and finalists are flown to Washington, D.C. to compete for the top prizes in March.

Eligibility Criteria for STS

  • High school seniors (grade 12 or equivalent), primarily U.S. residents; select international students eligible via affiliated schools or institutions.

  • Submit independent research with original findings.

  • Must provide a research report, academic transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and optional test scores.

  • No group projects—only individual submissions accepted.

How to apply for STS

  1. Complete the online application between June 1 and November 6, 2025.

  2. Upload all components: research report (max 20 pages), project essays, CV/transcripts, and references.

  3. Submit by the November 6, 2025, 8 PM ET deadline.

  4. Late January 2026: Top 300 Scholars announced.

  5. Top 40 finalists are invited to Washington, D.C. in March 2026 for interviews and award decisions.

Specifications

Type of Opportunity Bootcamps Conferences
CountryInternational
DeadlineJune, 2025
OrganizerSociety for Science
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