Qualify forISEF
The only research mentorship program with a proven path to ISEF qualification. PhD mentors guide you from project idea to science fair victory.
ISEF
International Science & Engineering Fair
YRI Students Win At
What is ISEF?
The International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest and most prestigious pre-college science competition, organized by the Society for Science.
Global Competition
Over 1,800 students from 80+ countries and territories compete annually, representing the best young scientists worldwide.
Massive Prizes
More than $9 million in awards and scholarships, including the Gordon E. Moore Award of $75,000 for the top project.
College Admissions
ISEF winners and finalists are highly recruited by top universities. It's one of the strongest credentials for Ivy League admissions.
Career Launch
Past ISEF participants include Nobel laureates, Fields Medal winners, MacArthur Fellows, and founders of major tech companies.
Networking
Connect with top scientists, researchers, and peers from around the world. Build relationships that last a lifetime.
Recognition
Gain international recognition for your research. ISEF projects often lead to publications, patents, and media coverage.
How YRI Prepares You for ISEF
Our structured approach combines PhD mentorship, proven research methodology, and competition-specific coaching to maximize your chances of ISEF qualification.
PhD Mentorship
Work 1-on-1 with PhD researchers who understand what wins at ISEF. Weekly sessions guide your research from concept to competition.
- Expert in your research area
- Weekly 1-on-1 sessions
- Unlimited email support
- Competition strategy guidance
Research Excellence
Every project is designed for impact. We help you identify ISEF-worthy topics and execute rigorous research methodology.
- ISEF-optimized topic selection
- Rigorous methodology design
- Publication-quality writing
- Statistical analysis support
Competition Coaching
We've studied what wins at every level. Our proven templates and mock judging prepare you to excel.
- Winning poster templates
- Mock judge Q&A sessions
- Presentation coaching
- Category selection strategy
From Zero Experience to 1st Place
Avyay G.
9th Grade Student
The Journey
Before YRI
9th grader with no research experience, curious about AI and healthcare
The Research
Built AI models predicting respiratory disease risk using pollution + genetic data
The Result
1st place at regional fair, qualified for state competition, won 4 ribbons
"YRI helped me integrate air pollution data with genetic susceptibility to build AI models predicting respiratory disease risk. My research won 1st place at my science fair—something I never imagined achieving in 9th grade."
— Avyay G., 1st Place Science Fair Winner
12-Week Path to ISEF
Our structured program guides you from project idea to competition-ready research in 10-12 weeks.
Topic Selection & Research Design
Your PhD mentor helps identify an ISEF-worthy research question with real-world impact. We analyze winning projects and design your methodology.
Literature Review & Methodology
Deep dive into existing research, refine your hypothesis, and establish rigorous experimental protocols that meet ISEF standards.
Research Execution & Data Collection
Conduct your experiments with weekly mentor guidance. Collect and analyze data using proper statistical methods.
Paper Writing & Poster Design
Draft your research paper and create a competition-ready poster using our proven templates that judges love.
Competition Coaching
Mock judge sessions, presentation practice, Q&A preparation, and final refinements for your science fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ISEF preparation and how YRI can help you qualify.
Ready to Qualify for ISEF?
Join the students who are winning science fairs and qualifying for ISEF with YRI's proven methodology.