Rules and
Guidelines
ISEF Rules Wizard
The Blue Ridge Highlands Regional
Science Fair will adhere to the
Rules and Guidelines that apply to the
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for 2026
Requirements for Attendees at the
International Science and Engineering Fair
The
International Rules for
Pre-college Science
Research: Guidelines for
Science and Engineering
Fairs is published
annually to support
students doing
independent research
safely. They are the
official rules of the ISEF and students
competing at an SSP-affiliated
science fair.
The
purpose of these rules
is to:
• protect the rights and welfare of the student researcher
• protect the rights and welfare of the human participant
• ensure adherence to federal regulations
• ensure use of safe laboratory practices
• protect the environment
• determine eligibility for competition in the ISEF 2026
Categories
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
2026 RULES AND GUIDELINES
