Science Fair Elite Research Program
The Scholar Launch Science Fair Elite Research Program is a specialized one-on-one program designed for students preparing for regional, national, and international science fairs, including the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Program Structure
Up to 12 individualized Faculty Advisor meetings focused on topic refinement and research design
Up to 10 individualized Teaching Assistant meetings focused on general academic and research support and where appropriate coding, data analysis, and troubleshooting
Support for competition-specific poster design, abstract writing (250 words), and mock interviews
Regular education team support to maintain strong progress toward specific deadlines
Program Deliverables
A final project report or paper ready for submission to science fairs
Poster/display board professionally guided for clarity and visual impact
Abstract (≈250 words) summarizing your project
Mock judging interview preparation materials
Potential Letters of Recommendation from your Faculty Advisor
Support for potential publications in academic journals
How to Apply
In order to provide the best support for your research goals, you need to follow the following application steps:
Step 1: Provide Your Details
Share your timeline, subject area(s), and research interests or topic.
Step 2: Schedule a Scholar Launch Interview
Meet one-on-one with our Education Team to discuss your goals, project ideas, and level of support needed.
Step 3: Receive Faculty Advisor Recommendation
Our team will provide FA recommendations, including details about FA’s advice on your final topic and methods to use.
Step 4: Confirm Pairing and Payment
After you review and confirm your personalized plan, you can complete payment to secure your spot.
FAQs
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Yes. Several of our Faculty Advisors, including former ISEF judges, have direct competition experience and understand the expectations of high-level fairs.
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Not a problem! Our mentors help students use publicly available datasets, simulation tools, or computational approaches — commonly used in physics, astronomy, and AI. However, we currently do not offer wet-lab access for the 2026 round.
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You don’t necessarily need to have a project at hand. Students without a project idea will be guided through topic selection and research design.
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Yes! We offer custom, limited packages for students who already have a project but want additional support.
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Human subject or animal testing research would require pre-approval and IRB checks. Currently we do not support these subjects.
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No research program can guarantee prizes at a competitive contest. However, we guarantee that our students receive thorough guidance and strong mentorship to help them achieve their best possible outcomes both at the fair and beyond, for example through publication submissions.