JSHS (Junior Science & Humanities Symposium) - NorCal
Research presentation competition. You must submit an original neuroscience research paper to compete.
The JSHS is a national science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research competition for high school students (grades 9-12).
November 16, 2024 – Application and submission opens.
January 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PDT – Application submission deadline.
How to Apply
- Download and review research submission guidelines
- Fill out the Statement of Outside Assistance form
- Register and upload research submission via the Regional Registration Site
- Submit application by January 16, 2025 deadline
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