The Lehigh Valley Science and Engineering Research Fair follows the rules of Society for Science. Both Delaware Valley Science Fair and International Science and Engineering Fair follow the same set of rules.

LVSF Rules:

  • Refer to ISEF for full rules
  • LVSF participants must attend school in Lehigh or Northampton County
  • Students must be in grades 6-12 may participate
  • Advancing to Del Val:
    • First, Second & Third place in each category in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
    • First place in grades 7 & 8
    • Final count of participants that can advance to Del Val is determined by Del Val. More winners may advance.
  • Deadlines
    • All participants must adhere to the published deadlines.
    • Late registrations will not be accepted or allowed.
  • Dishonesty
    • Falsified information will lead to disqualification.
  • All participants must complete the Indemnity Release and Waiver for Activities Involving Minor Participants. Bring the signed form to the fair on Friday.
  • Judges caucus to determine winners. All rulings are final.
  • Middle school participants may not conduct microbiology projects.

 

Notable Changes for 2027:

Updates to ISEF rules for 2027 can be found here.

Form Changes

  • Form 1C is now Form 2C
  • Form 2A is now the Student Disclosure Form
  • Form 2B is now the Qualified Scientist Form

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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