Science & engineering
Regeneron ISEF
An international science and engineering fair where high school students present original research. Finalists qualify through Society for Science–affiliated fairs.
Official competition website: Regeneron ISEFBack to ProjectsOriginal ideas.
Competition preparation
Original ideas.
International ambition.
Prepare for international research and innovation competitions with CRI. Explore the right direction for your interests, experience and goals through a personal consultation.
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Explore opportunities across scientific inquiry, entrepreneurship, sustainability and collaborative research. Discuss eligibility and preparation availability with our team.
Innovation & entrepreneurship
Conrad Challenge
A team competition that brings science, technology and entrepreneurship together. Students develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges and explain their potential impact.
Official competition website: Conrad Challenge
Synthetic biology
iGEM
A global synthetic biology competition for student teams, including high school and university students. Teams use biology and engineering to address real-world problems.
Official competition website: iGEM
Business & social innovation
Diamond Challenge
A high school entrepreneurship competition from the University of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship. Teams develop business or social innovation concepts that address real-world needs.
Official competition website: Diamond Challenge
Environment & sustainability
GENIUS Olympiad
An international high school project competition centered on environmental issues. Students explore sustainability through science, engineering, business and creative disciplines.
Official competition website: GENIUS Olympiad
Independent scientific research
Regeneron STS
A U.S. science research competition for students in their final year of high school. Applicants present independent research; specific schooling and citizenship eligibility requirements apply.
Official competition website: Regeneron STSEligibility, entry routes and deadlines are set by each organizer. Contact us to discuss the current cycle or another competition you have in mind.
Image credits
Logos and event photography: Society for Science / Chris Ayers Photography (ISEF and STS photos), Conrad Challenge / Space Center Houston, iGEM Foundation, Diamond Challenge / Horn Entrepreneurship, and GENIUS Olympiad. Event photos are blurred for atmosphere and do not depict CRI student results. Competition marks identify their respective organizers.
Our track record
Experience behind award-winning work.
CRI students have earned recognition in competitive settings. That experience informs how we support each student as they develop and communicate their own original work.
Ask our team about relevant past achievements and the experience we can bring to your intended competition.
Original work deserves discretion.
To protect student originality and competition strategy, we do not publish project concepts, preparation materials or submission details. Program fit and the preparation process are discussed individually, with appropriate respect for student and team confidentiality.
Let’s discuss your next competition.
For current openings, timelines and preparation options, contact our team. Share your grade, areas of interest, target competition and availability. A brief overview is enough for an initial inquiry; unpublished research or submission materials are not needed.