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The Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) is a national competition organised by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and Science Centre Singapore (SCS). The SSEF is affiliated to the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which is regarded as the Olympics of science competitions.

SSEF is an excellent platform for our budding scientists and engineers to showcase their passion in their respective fields by communicating their findings to industry experts. Selected winners will get to represent Singapore and compete at the ISEF.

SSEF is open to all secondary and pre-university students between 15 and 19 years of age. Participants can submit research projects which are student-initiated or from programmes such as Youth Research Programme (YRP), Nanyang Research Programme (NRP), Science Mentorship Programme (SMP), Science Research Programme (SRP) and Young Defence Scientists Programme (YDSP) or projects done at A*STAR research institutes and schools. The project topics range across all areas of science and engineering.

SSEF 2024 Highlights

Key SSEF 2025 Processes

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SSEF 2025 Junior Scientist Category

Click here to view the SSEF 2025 Junior Scientists' videos!

  • Information for Schools: Scientific Review Committee (SRC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB)

    A school-based SRC may be formed to assist the Affiliated Fair SRC in reviewing and approving projects. All SRC members must be familiar with the ISEF Rules and Guidelines during the review process. These guidelines are intended to ensure the safety of students, to protect the subjects and environments studied and to limit the liability of the adults who assist with the projects. Hence, it is important that the SRC ensures all projects abide by these rules and guidelines.

     
    An IRB is a committee that must evaluate the potential physical and/or psychological risk of research involving humans. All proposed human research must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before experimentation begins. This includes a review of any surveys or questionnaires to be used in the project.

    The Affiliated Fair SRC may override the decision of a school-based SRC/IRB if the decision is deemed inappropriate.


    The ISEF International Rules and Guidelines further elaborate on the composition and responsibilities of the review committees. Schools that are interested to set up their SRCs/IRBs are to complete the acknowledgement form here and submit via email to upstream@science.edu.sg or mail it to:

    Attn: Events & Engagement (SSEF 2026)
    Science Centre Singapore
    15 Science Centre Road
    Singapore 609081

    A reply endorsing the setting up of any new school-based SRCs/IRBs must be given by the Fair Director before the review committee can perform their role.

  • Past Winners

    SSEF 2025 Winners

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2025 Award Winners.

    Click here to view the STEM for Good! Contest results

    SSEF 2024

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2024 Award Winners.

    SSEF 2023

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2023 Award Winners.

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2023 Junior Scientist Award Winners.

    SSEF 2022

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2022 Award Winners.

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2022 Junior Scientist Award Winners.

    Click here for the SSEF 2022 eBooklet!

    SSEF 2021

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2021 Award Winners

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2021 Junior Scientist Award Winners

    Click here for the SSEF 2021 eBooklet

    SSEF 2020

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2020 Award Winners

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2020 Junior Scientist Award Winners

    SSEF 2019

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2019 Award Winners.

    Click here for the awards received by the Singapore representatives at the ISEF 2019.

    SSEF 2018 

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2018 Award Winners.

    Click here for the awards received by the Singapore representatives at the ISEF 2018.

    SSEF 2004 to 2017

    Click here for the list of SSEF 2004 to 2017 Award Winners.

  • SSEF Public Day Activities

    STEM Talks and SSEF Public Day

    The objectives of STEM Talks and SSEF Public Day are:

    • To spark students’ curiosity in STEM​ through:
      • demonstrating how STEM learning in the classroom is relevant in the real world ​
      • showcasing how STEM helps us make sense of the world around us and overcome some of the complex problems of our times
    • To help students gain a better understanding of STEM professions, which may enthuse them to take up STEM careers in the future

        Online STEM Talks

        STEM Talks offered by our industry partners will be held online this year. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with expert speakers, enabling them to gain insights into the real-world applications of STEM and understand more about various STEM careers.

        Past SSEF Fringe Activities

        Click here to access the past virtual fringe activities.

      Contact Us

      Should you have any queries regarding SSEF, please contact us at ssef@moe.edu.sg.

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