January 2027 - Project proposals should be reviewed and approved by teachers and IRB (if required by ISEF Rules). Please see the "Getting Started" tabs on the left side for grade-specific information. Experimentation should be completed by February 1.
February 8, 2027 - Teacher/Adult Sponsor Registration Deadline. Teachers/Adult Sponsors wishing to enter exhibitors into the fair must register for a SEFI account by this date.
Registration System Student Instructions
Registration System Teacher Instructions
February 8, 2027 – Senior division online registration (www.sefireg.org) and the following Senior Division paperwork is due for all senior division exhibitors.
All paperwork, excluding the USI Photo Release Form, must be submitted electronically via the SEFI registration website (www.sefi.org/register).
USI Photo Release Forms (now digital) are required for each exhibitor at the fair. This form can be submitted at any time prior to the fair.
USI Photo Release Form (printable form)
February 15, 2027 – Junior and Elementary Division Online Registration and All Junior Division and Elementary Division Paperwork is Due.
All paperwork excluding the USI Photo Release Form (now digital) must be submitted electronically via the SEFI registration website (www.sefi.org/register).
USI Photo Release Forms (now digital) are required for each exhibitor at the fair. This form can be submitted at any time prior to the fair.
USI Photo Release Form (printable form)
Thursday, March 11, 2027 - On-site judging session at USI from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, March 12, 2027 - Public exhibition at USI from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, March 15, 2027- Awards Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Location TBD.
TBD - Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, IU Indianapolis
TBD - Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Junior/Elementary Rules Handbook
Contact us by phone or e-mail with any questions about the TSEF.
Allison Grabert, TSEF Director
Email: afgrabert@usi.edu
Phone: 812-228-5019