Student, Parent/Guardian Resources
Welcome to the Greater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair Junior/Senior Student Page! We are glad you are interested in completing and submitting a project! We encourage you to reach out to your teacher/adult sponsor at your school to support you through this process. We have prepared a variety of student resources to assist you whether you are participating for the first time or a returning participant reviewing information and updates.
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- ISEF Rules and Guidelines - user friendly
- ISEF Rule Book (pdf) - printable
- ISEF Rules Companion Guide (for teachers, students, parents/guardians)
- ISEF Rule Modifications (new for 2027)
- Common Paperwork Mistakes and ISEF Rules Quick Reference (Senior Division)
- Display and Safety Rules
- Guidelines for AI Use
- ISEF Guidelines for BSL-1 Lab Safety Checklist
- ISEF Guidelines for BSL-2 Lab Safety Checklist
- Hazardous Chemicals Guide
Every project requires a certain set of paperwork that is due at a specific time. Please review the schedule and the documentation/approval requirements for the student’s division. The forms below are for preview only. All forms need to be completed and submitted in STEM Wizard (except Mixed Team Participation Agreement).
- All Students
- Student Research Plan Template (Use to create Research Plan for STEM Wizard (SW))
- Project Board Template (Use to create Virtual Project Board for SW)
- Abstract Example (Complete Form in SW)
- Junior Division Students
- Texas MS Safety and Consent Form Example (Complete Form in SW. For help, see Guiding Arrows document)
- MS Informed Consent Form Example (Upload as Additional File in SW if needed for human participant studies)
- Form 2C JR - Mentor and Research Location Form (Upload as Additional File if needed in SW)
- Senior Division Students
- ISEF Forms (Complete Form in SW. For help, see Guiding Arrows document)
- Mixed Team Participation Form(Must be downloaded and the completed, signed form must be sent to the fair director by the Files and Forms deadline)
