Schedule and Deadlines

January 2025 - Project proposals should be reviewed and approved by teachers and IRB (if required by ISEF Rules). Please see the "Getting Started" tabs on the left side for grade-specific information. Experimentation should be completed by February 3.

February 3, 2025 - Teacher/Adult Sponsor Registration Deadline. Teachers/Adult Sponsors wishing to enter exhibitors into the fair must register for a SEFI account by this date.

February 10, 2025 – Senior division online registration (www.sefireg.org) and the following Senior Division paperwork is due for all senior division exhibitors.

Project Questionnaire
Personal Information
Basic Project Information
Required Forms as indicated by the ISEF Rules Wizard

All paperwork, excluding the USI Photo Release Form, must be submitted electronically via the SEFI registration website (www.sefi.org/register).

USI Photo Release Forms (now digital) are required for each exhibitor at the fair. This form can be submitted at any time prior to the fair.

USI Photo Release Form (printable form)

February 17, 2025 – Junior and Elementary Division Online Registration and All Junior Division and Elementary Division Paperwork is Due.

Project Questionnaire
Personal Information
Basic Project Information
Project Abstract

All paperwork excluding the USI Photo Release Form (now digital) must be submitted electronically via the SEFI registration website (www.sefi.org/register).

USI Photo Release Forms (now digital) are required for each exhibitor at the fair. This form can be submitted at any time prior to the fair.

USI Photo Release Form (printable form)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 -On-site judging session at USI (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.).

Friday, March 14, 2025 - Public exhibition at USI from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monday, March 17, 2025- Awards Ceremony

TBD - Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, IU Indianapolis

May 10 -16, 2025 - Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, Columbus, OH