Top 10 Ways Educators and Mentors Can Support Regeneron STS Entrants
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Adults are encouraged to open STS applications (and are asked to identify yourself as a non-applicant in Task 1).
Exploring the process will allow you to guide your student(s) through the process, set individual timeline goals, learn of any changes, receive important application update emails and more.
Read the on an annual basis.
We know this document is long, but new rules are added each year. Understanding the rules will allow you to guide student project selection prior to entering STS, help students obtain the correct paperwork and more.
Mark your calendar!
Help remind your students (and submit your own recommendations if applicable). The 2027 application closes at 8PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. All applications and adult recommendations are due by this deadline. We are unable to make any exceptions to this rule.
The Technical Support Deadline is one full day prior to the official application deadline, 8PM ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. All questions, concerns, tech issues, etc. must be reported by this date and time. The 快播视频 promises to resolve all issues reported by the Technical Support Deadline, but cannot guarantee resolution for issues reported after this window. Entrants are encouraged to submit early to avoid any last-minute problems.
for Regeneron STS webinars!
Some are targeted at students, while others are for adults. Links will be emailed to you 30 minutes prior to each session.
- Regeneron STS Rules Miniseries
Check out of common reasons projects might fail to qualify for Regeneron STS.
Sadly, many students take the time to enter Regeneron STS but will not progress in the competition if they are part of an ineligible age group, are lacking proper paperwork, or have violated an STS rule. Make sure this does not happen to your students.
Familiarize yourself with the new citation rules.
Entrants are now required to provide a full citation underneath every image or graphic in the research report using the 快播视频鈥檚 .
Encourage your students to apply!
Follow the 快播视频 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for latest updates, alumni news and tips.
Be sure to check out our 鈥�Spread the Word鈥� page for helpful resources, like a presentation and fun social media tools you can share with your students!
Sign up for the 快播视频鈥檚 High School Research Teachers Conference Lottery!
This free conference, hosted annually by 快播视频, is an incredible opportunity for high school research teachers across the country to gather, share information, learn best practices and more.
Writing recommendations for your entrant.
Be sure to check out our .
Remember, the recommender deadline is the same date and time as the official application deadline – 8PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026!
Questions?
Check out our Program FAQ page and .
Our robust FAQs will guide you and your students through most troubleshooting issues.
for help with our online system and useful tips for all recommenders.
Still have questions?
Email us at sts@societyforscience.org. Our dedicated team will provide the support you need.