The project forms are designed to help you plan your project, determine what approvals are needed for safety, and demonstrate that you have obtained the necessary approvals. The table below has links to each of the forms and describes their purpose. Only forms for ISEF 2027 will be accepted. The full set of ISEF forms and rules is available here.
Forms Required for All Projects
- The full set of ISEF forms and rules is available here.
- 2027 ISEF Form 1A – Student Checklist Form This is a good form to start with. Fill in your information and what you know about the project. Do not fill out line 7 until you have all the required approval signatures. This is the date you start collecting data and must be after all required approvals. The next step is to design your project. The second page of the Student Checklist provides instructions on developing your project plan. As you develop your plan, include sufficient detail that the Adult Sponsor, Qualified Scientist, Parent/Guardian, SRC, and/or IRB will understand what you plan to do, can determine what approvals may be needed, and can certify the proper safety precautions are being followed. Inadequate Research Plans will be returned for revision, which may delay the start of your project.
- 2027 ISEF Form 1 Checklist for Adult Sponsor After completing the Form 1A and Detailed Research Plan, present them to your Adult Sponsor (teacher) for review. Your Adult Sponsor will fill out this checklist to identify any additional approvals that you will need.
- 2027 ISEF Form 1B Approval Form Next, show your Research Plan to your Parent/Guardian for their approval and have them sign off on Approval Form 1B. If your project requires SRC approval, submit your Research Plan and approval forms to the SRC as explained in the Scientific Review Committee section below.
Forms Required for Some Projects
After you have developed your Detailed Research Plan, work with your Adult Sponsor (teacher) to determine what additional forms are needed. Your Adult Sponsor will record on the Checklist for Adult Sponsor which additional forms you will need. To determine a list of additional forms, access ISEF Rules Wizard. The full set of ISEF forms and rules is available here. Scroll down to “Additional Resources”. Access ISEF Rules Wizard. Complete ISEF Rules Wizard to determine what forms and approvals are necessary for your science fair project.