Page 28 International Rules for Precollege Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs / 2006-2007
Information on Required Abstract & Certification for ALL Projects at the Intel ISEF
In ADDITION to the basic form requirements for ALL Projects and any other requirements due to specific areas of research, an
Abstract & Certification is required at the conclusion of research. Details on this requirement follow.
After finishing research and
experimentation, you are required to write
a (maximum) 250 word, one-page abstract.
This should be written on the Official
Abstract and Certification Form as
provided by Science Service. The abstract
should include:
a) purpose of the experiment
b) procedures used,
c) data, and
d) conclusions.
It may also include any possible research
applications. Only minimal reference to
previous work may be included. An
abstract should not include:
a) acknowledgments (including
naming the research institution and/
or mentor with which you were
working), or
b) work or procedures done by the
mentor.
Completing the Abstract
Sample Intel ISEF Official Abstract & Certification
Category
Pick one only--
mark an “X” in
box at right
Animal Sciences
Behavioral and Social
Science
Biochemistry
Cellular & Molecular
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Science
Eng. Materials &
Bioengineering
Eng.: Electrical &
Mechanical
Energy &
Transportation
Environmental
Analysis
Environmental
Management
Mathematical Sciences
Medicine and Health
Microbiology
Physics & Astronomy
Plant Sciences
Intel ISEF SAMPLE ABSTRACT & CERTIFICATION
1. As a part of this research project, the student directly handled, manipulated, or interacted with (check all
that apply):
human subjects
vertebrate animals
2. Student independently performed all procedures as outlined in this abstract.
This embossed seal attests that this project is in compliance with all federal and state laws and
regulations and that all appropriate reviews and approvals have been obtained including the
final clearance by the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee.
FOR INTEL
ISEF OFFICIAL
USE ONLY
TITLE
Finalist’s Name
School Name, City and State, Country
Start Typing the Body of Your Abstract Here Beginning at the Left Margin
I/We hereby certify that the above statements are correct and the
information provided in the Abstract is the result of one year’s
research. I/We also attest that the above properly reflects my/our own
work.
Finalist or Team Leader Signature Date
potentially hazardous biological agents
microorganisms rDNA tissue
NOTE: Your abstract must be on the Intel International Science
and Engineering Fair Abstract & Certification form and embossed/
stamped by the Intel ISEF Scientific Review Committee before it
is displayed or handed out. No pasted or taped text will be
permitted. No other format or version of your approved Abstract
& Certification will be allowed for any purpose at the Intel ISEF.
At the bottom of the Abstract & Certification
form there are five questions. Please read
each carefully, answer appropriately, and
sign in the signature box to certify your
answers. The Intel ISEF Scientific Research
Committee will review and approve the
abstract and answers to the questions.
Revisions or questions will be resolved via
an SRC appointment on site at the Intel ISEF.
Please bring a copy of your Abstract &
Certification to the fair. Only after final Intel
ISEF SRC approval has been obtained via a
stamped/embossed copy of this Abstract &
Certification may a Finalist make copies to
hand out to the judges and the public.
3. A Regulated Research Institution was a work site for some or all of this project.
yes no
yes no
yes no
Completing the Certification
* This form may not be relevant for your regional or state fair; please refer to instructions from your affiliated fair.*
yes no
4. This project is a continuation.
5. My display board includes photographs/visual depictions of humans
(other than myself):
