Utah's next scientists start here.
The regional science and engineering fair for grades 5–12, hosted by the University of Utah. Fair week is March 8–12, 2027.
Grades 9–12: pre-register before your district fair
Grades 5–8 don't pre-register. Keep working on your project; registration for all grades opens January 25.
The fair year
- Pre-register From Nov 4 Now
- Register Jan 25 – Feb 10
- Fair week Mar 8–12
- Results From Mar 13
Find your way in
Students
How to enter, what to do in what order, and the forms you need.
Parents & guardians
What to expect, how to help, and where to be on fair day.
Teachers
Forms, rules and workshop documents.
Judges
Judging days, training and score sheets for fair week volunteers.
Sponsors
Support young scientists and see how your gift is recognized.
Key dates for 2026–27
- Nov 4
- Pre-registration opens (grades 9–12) Done
- Jan 25
- Registration opens (all grades) Next
- Feb 10
- Registration deadline
- Mar 8–12
- Fair week
- Mar 12
- Awards ceremony
About the fair
The University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair (USEF) is an annual science and engineering competition for students in grades 5–12.
It showcases students from the Canyons, Granite, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake, Tooele and Uintah school districts, the Salt Lake Catholic Diocese, and private, home and charter schools within those boundaries.
More about the fairRegeneron ISEF
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair is held each May, with more than 1,500 high school students from over 65 countries.
Top Senior division projects at this fair can qualify to compete there, with an all‑expense‑paid trip.
How students qualify for ISEF