NC Science and Engineering Fair
Congratulations to all Award Winners!
Save the date the 38th NCSEF March 21, 2026
Welcome to 2026!
We hope you’ve had a fabulous summer and are ready to tackle this new school year with excitement and enthusiasm. Our nonprofit NC Science Fair Foundation (NCSFF), sponsor of the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair (NCSEF), looks forward to teaming up with our students, teachers, parents, and mentors at the school, district, regional, and state levels.
Thank you for engaging with us as we pursue our mission to Inspire Innovation in Student Reaseach!
Whether you are returning to the NCSEF or are engaging for the first time, we encourage you to review our 2026 FAQ for the most current information and links to key resources. We will continue to work hard to update our website as the year progresses. If you are unable to find needed information, please feel free to send us a message at this NCSEF Contact link.
Currently, our 10 Regional Directors are finalizing their 2025-2026 Regional Fair dates and locations. This Regional Fair link lists all 100 North Carolina counties and your Regional Director contact information. The website will be updated as soon as we have these dates in mid September.
We are proud to continue as the North Carolina affiliate to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for students in Grades 9-12 (Senior Division) and the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge in Grades 6-8 (Junior Division)!
We look forward to seeing you at one of our 10 Regional Fairs and at our 38th NCSEF on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at our host site, North Carolina State University!
Sincerely,
Dr. Gary Kelley, Chairman NC Science Fair Foundation
Dr. Tom Williams, Director, NC Science and Engineering Fair
Participation in science fair allows for eager learners the opportunity to explore and observe real scientific questions in the world they live in. They are truly engaged when scientific questions, theories, and principles are hands-on inquiries and not just words in a textbook.
Carina D, Parent
Teachers
Learn more about supporting student science and engineering research and how to get students involved in fair competitions.
Students
Science and engineering fairs are fun! Check out the resources for entering a project and showcasing your hard work!
Volunteer
Want to make a difference in the lives of students? We need you! Consider volunteering and be inspired.
