Regeneron Science Talent Search

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (research report)

• Students are encouraged to enter this competition for extra credit (and to reduce their work load in the future).
• This competition is a combination of a research report and something similar to a college application (personal essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, standardized test scores, and lots of short answer questions).
• Read the the rules and instructions from the Society for Science.
• Register and begin the application process in front of your supervising teacher at SmartApply during September or October.
• This application has multiple parts
  • Personal Info
  • Essay Questions — This includes an abstract and layperson's summary (a.k.a. executive summary).
  • Project Recommendation — Your mentor does this part.
  • Teacher Recommendation — Your supervising teacher does this part.
  • Counselor Recommendation (a.k.a. Secondary School Report) and Official School Transcript — The College Office does this part. This really isn't a "recommendation" in the traditional sense.
  • A research report.
  • And for those who need it vertebrate animals, human participants, IRB, informed consent, etc.
• The entire process for students is done electronically. There are no paper documents. Save a copy of the final application pdf and submit it to Mr. Elert via sneakernet.
• The deadline for entry is Wednesday, November 8, 2023. You must provide proof to your supervising teacher that you have met this deadline and completed the application process before the end of the school day Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
• The top 300 Scholars will be announced on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
• The top 40 Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.