Description
The new school year is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time for students to start their applications to the 2027 Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS).
Also new this year? Our updated application tour! Join us as we go step-by-step through the system, sharing our top tips for tackling each task. You can watch the full video or check out individual tasks in our playlist.
Whether you're an adult who's supported students through the process before or a high school senior ready to apply, you won't want to miss some of the changes we've made this year, OR some of our favorite suggestions, including:
- Where to find additional resources
- What kind of paperwork is needed
- How to make an application stand out
- and more!
But as always, our best advice? Don't wait! The application closes November 5, 2026 at 8pm ET, and we know that seems ages away—but for busy educators and students, it'll be here before we know it.
Tell the high school seniors in your network to open an application today! We can't wait to see some great research in the entrant pool this year.
Requirements
Regeneron Science Talent Search: Seeking Future Leaders in STEM
Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. Alumni have made extraordinary contributions to science and have earned many of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including thirteen Nobel Prizes. Annually, around 2,600 high school seniors from around the country accept the challenge of conducting independent science, math or engineering research and completing an entry for the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition recognizes 300 student scholars and their schools each year and invites 40 student finalists to Washington, D.C. to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, and meet with notable scientists and government leaders. Each year, Regeneron STS scholars and finalists compete for $3.1 million in awards.
Learn more about the competition and review the General FAQs
Read the Application FAQ
Preview the Application Questions
Writing a recommendation for a student? Read the Recommender FAQ!
Questions? Email our team at sts@societyforscience.org
