Register for the 68th Delaware County Science Fair
March 5, 2027 at Aston Community Center
Registration Deadline: January 20, 2027
⚠️ IMPORTANT: SRC/IRB Approval Required BEFORE Starting
Deadline: November 13, 2026 - Some projects require Scientific Review Committee (SRC) or Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval BEFORE experimentation begins.
Check if your project needs approval by completing the 9-question survey:
Check Rules Wizard for Required Approvals →If approval is needed, send forms 1, 1a, 1b and any additional required forms to: rmecouch@delcosciencefair.org
How to Register
Follow these steps to complete your registration for the science fair
Check if You Need SRC/IRB Approval (Due Nov 13, 2026)
BEFORE starting your experiment, determine if your project requires special approval. This is mandatory for projects involving humans, vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents, or hazardous chemicals.
Complete Rules Wizard Survey →Register on StemWizard (Due Jan 20, 2027)
Complete your registration and submit the required milestones on the StemWizard platform:
- Complete "Project Information" milestone
- Complete "Additional Information" milestone
- Upload all required ISEF forms in PDF format
Pay Entrance Fee (Due Jan 20, 2027)
$25 per participant - This fee helps cover the costs of running the science fair and providing awards.
Payment by Check:
Make checks payable to: Delaware VALLEY Science Fair
IMPORTANT: Student's name and "DCSEF" MUST appear on memo line!
Mail to:
Ms. Ann SneeCountryside Consulting
590 Stockton Drive, Suite 105
Exton, PA 19341
Payment Online:
Pay by Credit Card or PayPal →Submit Abstract & Digital Slide (Due Feb 12, 2027)
Upload your 250-word project abstract and digital slide presentation to StemWizard. This helps judges preview your project before the fair.
Slide show instructions will be sent directly to registered students by email.
Key Dates to Remember
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2026 | SRC/IRB Approval Deadline (if needed) |
| January 20, 2027 | Registration & Payment Deadline (11:00 PM) |
| February 12, 2027 | Abstract & Digital Slide Due (11:00 PM) |
| February 17 - March 5, 2027 | Preliminary Judging |
| March 4, 2027 | Project Setup (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM) |
| March 5, 2027 | Fair Day! (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) |
| April 7, 2027 | Delaware Valley Science Fairs |
| May 8 - 14, 2027 | International Science & Engineering Fair |