Junior Application

Junior Division Application Guide

Junior Division applicants are students in grades 6-8, generally middle school. 

Required Items for Application Packet:

• Abstract on ISEF form.

• ISEF Form (1) - Checklist for Adult Sponsor.

• ISEF Form (1A) - Student Checklist completed and signed.

• Research Plan  with detailed methods including handling of data, chemicals, etc. 

• Bibliography (Minimum of  3 major sources).

• ISEF Form (1B) - Approval Form.

 Additional forms are required for students certain research topics. If your project falls into any of the categories below, please work closely with your adult sponsor to ensure the proper forms are completed and signed before your start your experiment.  For more information visit the ISEF Rules Wizard - https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/forms/  .

• • Human Subjects (including surveys)

  • Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents

  • Vertebrate Animals

  • Research Settings Other than Home

  • Continuing Research