| Rule 1 |
Online registration is required and will not be accepted by any other means. Registration is not complete until the registration fee is received. The registration fee is non-refundable. |
| Rule 2 |
Students may submit projects individually or with one partner. Just one entry form should be filled out for each project. No student may submit more than one project. |
| Rule 3 |
Students are responsible for all aspects of the development of their entries. Commercially prepared kits or models cannot constitute a major portion of the project. |
| Rule 4 |
Students must set up their project, remain with it throughout the judging, and remove it at the end of the day. |
| Rule 5 |
Students must supply all equipment, including extension cords. Outlets will be provided ONLY if requested on the registration form. |
| Rule 6 |
Students are solely responsible for the security and safety of their equipment. |
| Rule 7 |
Standard laboratory safety rules must be observed. No hazardous, toxic or flammable materials are to be used. No candles, bunsen burners or electrical heating devices (i.e., hot plates) are allowed. |
| Rule 8 |
Animals that can bite or might cause an allergic response will not be allowed. All live animal exhibits require prior approval of the S/I/T Committee. See directions on the registration form. |
| Rule 9 |
If partners are in different grade levels, the project will be judged in the higher grade category. For example, if Student #1 is in 5th grade and Student #2 is in 6th grade, the project will be judged in the 6th grade category. |
| Rule 10 |
Table exhibits only. Overall project size must be no more than 27 inches wide, 27 inches deep and 4 feet high. There will be a 20 POINT DEDUCTION for any project that exceeds the approved dimensions. Exhibitors in the 11th and 12th grade may request special permission to use the dimensions allowed at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Use the Contact Us link for further information. |
| Rule 11 |
Students doing projects that involve data gathered from human medical subjects must have a mentor. If the project involves the assessment of, or a comparison among, medical treatments, that mentor should be a physician. The mentor’s name should be clearly displayed on the project with a signed note certifying that s/he has reviewed the ethical issues involved in the project with the student, and that s/he stands behind the accuracy of the information presented. The name and credentials of the mentor must be submitted with the application form. |
| Rule 12 |
Participants and their parents and/or guardians must abide by all rules and other judgments set forth by the S/I/T Committee throughout the registration process and on the day of the Exhibition. Failure to do so can result in the participant’s disqualification. |
