Eligibility

  • NEOSEF is open to all students in grades 7-12 in any public, private, parochial or home school in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties.
  • A maximum of 15 projects can be entered from any high school, and a maximum of 12 projects can be submitted from any elementary or middle school.
  • A student may enter NEOSEF as an independent if his/her school does not conduct a school-wide science fair, but the limits per school still apply.
  • Homeschooled students may also enter NEOSEF as an independent.
  • Students may only submit one project to the fair. Students cannot resubmit a previous year’s project unless it has been substantially expanded and re-developed. Group projects are not accepted at NEOSEF!
  • All projects at NEOSEF are subject to the review of the Fair Director and the Scientific Review Committee (SRC).  Projects which do not adhere to correct scientific principles, or which involve inadequate protection of human or animal subjects may be disqualified. Students can assume approval of their project unless they are contacted by NEOSEF.
  • There is NO fee for entering NEOSEF.
NEOSEF group photo