Biology
California Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF)
State-level science fair; qualify through county/regional fairs for prizes totaling over $30,000.
Deadline: March
10+ hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
AdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearIn-person
You might also like
Biology
Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair
County science fair leading to CSEF and ISEF qualification.
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearIn-personFebruary
Applied MathBiology
Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge (Applied Math Track)
A high-level research competition. Winning projects often use bioinformatics (statistical analysis of genetic data).
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearIn-personMay
Biology
Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS) - Northern California
Research paper competition at SF State where top presenters win scholarships and advance to nationals.
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearIn-personJanuary
Biology
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The world's largest pre-college science competition; qualify through affiliated regional/state fairs with over $9 million in awards.
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearIn-personJanuary
GeneticsBiology
Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge
The most rigorous biotechnology project competition. You must have original research (e.g., from a science fair project) to enter.
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMYear-roundIn-personApril
Biology
BioGENEius Challenge
Biotechnology research competition for original projects in healthcare, sustainability, and environment.
FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorAdvancedFreeCompetitionResearchSTEMSchool-yearHybridMarch