Competition
Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search is a competition run by Society for Science. Open to: grade 12.
- Who can join
- Grade 12
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a research competition for high school seniors in science, math, engineering and medicine. Awards total $3.1 million a year with a $250,000 top prize.
Seniors submit an application built around an original research project, which is reviewed holistically. Forty finalists compete for more than $1.8 million.
Key facts
- Run by
- Society for Science
- Where
- Nationwide
- Who can join
- Grade 12High school seniors
- Commitment
- Not posted
- Applications
- Opens June 1, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)Deadline: November 5, 2026 at 8pm ET
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Original research report
- Online application
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Regeneron Science Talent Search details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Neuroscience Research PrizeCompetition | Nationwide | Grades 9 to 12 | Not posted | Applications open July 29, 2026 and close October 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT (past window; confirm next cycle) |
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| Center for Excellence in Education USA Biolympiad (USABO)Competition | Nationwide | Not posted | Not posted | October 23 (school registration fee for the 2027 competition); host school confirmation by October 20, 2026 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Public Health Academy Online Summer CourseCertification or course | Online | 16 and up | One week, web-based | Summer |
| MEDLIFE (Medicine, Education and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere) Virtual Service Learning TripsVolunteering | Online | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Stanford Medicine Stanford Clinical Summer Internship Fall IntensiveCertification or course | Online | Not posted | Not posted | Last cycle: opened May 1, 2026 and closed June 1, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
Pre-Med opportunitiesBiology and Environmental Science opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search?
Grade 12. High school seniors
When does Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search take applications?
Opens June 1, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) Deadline: November 5, 2026 at 8pm ET.
What do you need to apply?
Original research report, Online application.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/regeneron-science-talent-search.
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