Regeneron Science Talent Search: Parent & Student Guide (IP-Friendly)

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30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z· Last updated 27 Jan 2026

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Q: What does Regeneron Science Talent Search: Parent & Student Guide (IP-Friendly) cover?
A: What Regeneron STS is, who can apply, what the official report requirements and awards are, and how Singapore IP students can use the research-report standards as a benchmark.

TL;DR
Society for Science describes Regeneron STS as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students, started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search.
Official awards: 300 Scholars receive US$2,000 each (and each scholar’s school receives US$2,000), while 40 finalists receive at least US$25,000 and compete for top awards up to US$250,000.
Eligibility is specific and U.S.-focused, but the research report guidelines are a useful benchmark for writing and presenting original research.

Registration quick answer (eligibility): STS is limited to U.S. high school seniors who meet the official eligibility rules (citizenship/residency and schooling requirements). Students apply directly via Society for Science - confirm current rules and deadlines here: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

Status: Key official pages checked 2026-01-27; re-check the STS site for the current cycle’s dates and official rules.

1 What is Regeneron STS?

Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is run by Society for Science. Society for Science describes it as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students, started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search.

Society for Science notes the programme previously ran in partnership with Westinghouse and later Intel (1998–2016), and Regeneron describes its sponsorship as a 10-year, US$100 million commitment.

If you are tracking the current cycle, use the official STS page’s “important dates” and announcements for milestones like the Top 300 Scholars, Top 40 Finalists, and Finals Week.

2 Who can apply (and who can’t)?

Society for Science publishes eligibility and application rules by cycle. The official application requirements page is the safest source for what “eligible” means for the current year (it includes official rule documents and key changes).

As of the official application requirements page, the 2027 application reopens on June 1, 2026.

If you are studying in Singapore, assume you are not eligible unless the official eligibility rules explicitly say you are. For most Singapore students, STS is best treated as a benchmark for research writing and interviews rather than a competition to enter.

3 Key dates and what you submit (official)