Regeneron Science Talent Search

Society for Science (title sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals) · National

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is a highly selective competition for high school seniors who submit an original, independent scientific research project. Around 2,600 students enter annually; 300 are named Scholars ($2,000 each, plus $2,000 to their school), 40 become finalists who present in Washington, D.C., and the top 10 finalists win $40,000 to $250,000. Regeneron distributes $3.1 million in awards each year, and has committed to sponsoring the competition through 2027.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

Fields of studyScience · Technology · Engineering · Mathematics

DemographicsU.S. high school seniors only (with some international eligibility per official rules); no GPA requirement stated; no entry fee.

Applying

Award$2k–$250k

OpensJun 1

DueNovember 5, 2026, 8pm ET

EssayRequired

Rec. lettersNot listed

RenewableNo

Awards/yr300

$2,000 to each of 300 Scholars (plus $2,000 to their school); 40 finalists share over $1.8M, with the top 10 winning $40,000-$250,000 (1st place $250,000). $3.1M total distributed annually.

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