Any student currently enrolled in grades 5 through 12 at any school in New Jersey is eligible to compete, regardless of invitation or prior connection to Robbinsville High School.
Yes. Groups of up to three students are permitted and strongly encouraged. All members must be enrolled in the same grade division and present as a single unit with one combined score.
Any number of groups may register at this time.
Registration is open now, for individual and group presenters, school and club exhibitions, and nonprofit booths.
Presenter registration is $20 per group, which includes lunch for all group members. Registering online secures your spot, the fee itself is paid in person at check-in on event day, cash or check accepted.
Your abstract (150 to 250 words) is submitted together with your online registration, in a single step. Write and proofread it before you register.
Bring your printed registration confirmation, it's required at check-in. Also bring your $20 registration fee (cash or check), your completed tri-fold board, business attire, and any supplementary materials.
Presenter and nonprofit booth fees are due in person on event day, separate from registration, so canceling in advance costs you nothing. Just email us as soon as possible so we can open your spot to another group.
Choose the category that most honestly reflects your work. Original data and an experiment you ran is Original Experimental Research. Synthesizing existing papers is Literature Review & Analysis. Explaining a complex topic you've mastered is Topic Exploration & Explanation. Examining one specific event in depth is Case Study Analysis. Still unsure? Contact us before registering.
A title panel, an introduction with your research question, main content appropriate to your category, supporting visuals, a conclusion, and consistently formatted references. Full specifications are on the Compete page.
Business attire is required for all presenters, dress shirts, blouses, slacks, skirts, or dresses, with closed toe shoes. If this presents a financial barrier, contact us in advance, accommodations will be made readily.
Each presentation is assigned a number to minimize bias. Judges complete four rounds of judging across the day, swapping folders each round, then meet to discuss standout projects and finalize awards.
Yes. Science clubs and STEM related nonprofits can apply for exhibition or booth space separately from presenter registration, see the Register page.
Any nonprofit organization in relation to STEM may participate, whether student run or independently run. The booth fee is $10, paid in person at check-in on event day.
Yes. Judges are asked to leave written comments on every rubric they score. Feedback is available to competitors after the event upon request through the Contact page.
Yes, SciFest 2027 is open statewide. Any student in grades 5 to 12 at any New Jersey school can register through the standard registration process. See the Schools Outside Robbinsville section of the Register page for more.
Yes. The Register page has a newsletter sign-up that sends email updates to both a student and a parent or guardian, commitment-free.