Rules

What are the rules?

There is a difference between "rules" and required paperwork. Even if you have the correct forms signed, you can not compete at the regional fair if your procedure or practices violate Intel International Science and Engineering Fair rules or ethics. This issue is confusing, because ISEF's "rules wizard" will identify forms you need to complete, but will not identify the rules you need to follow. Please be sure to read the rules that apply to your project and to share these rules with your adult sponsors.

Rules for All Projects
All Projects	Intel ISEF Ethics Statement Intel ISEF Eligibility/Limitations Intel ISEF Requirements Continuation of Projects Team Projects
Roles and Responsibilities of Students and Adults	The Student Researcher(s) The Adult Sponsor The Qualified Scientist The Designated Supervisor The Institutional Review Board (IRB) The Affiliated Fair Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Other Review Committees The ISEF Scientific Review Committee
Display and Safety Regulations	General Requirements Maximum Size of Project Items Required to be Visible at Project at the Intel ISEF Items Required to be at Project But Not Displayed at the Intel ISEF Handouts and Official Abstract at the Intel ISEF Items Not Allowed at Project or in Booth Items Allowed at Project or in Booth BUT with the Restrictions Indicated Electrical Regulations at the Intel ISEF Other Intel ISEF Information and Requirements
Rule Modification
Rule Changes and Modifications for 2011 - 2012	Human Participants: The term, human subjects, has been changed to human participants. Vertebrate Animals: Zebrafish embryos are not considered vertebrate animals until 7 days (168 hours) post fertilization Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents: Laboratory studies culturing KPC (Klebsiella pneumonia) must be conducted in a BSL-2 laboratory in Registered Research Institution with documented IBC review and approval Self-sampling of capillary blood for analysis can be conducted in a home setting (e.g. glucometer reading)
Subject Specific Rules
Human Participants	Rules Informed Consent Risk Assessment Sources of Information
Vertebrate Animals	Rules for ALL Studies Involving Vertebrate Animals Additional Rules for Projects Conducted in a Non-regulated Site Additional Rules for Projects Conducted in a Regulated Research Institution Sources of Information
Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents	Rules for ALL Studies Involving Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Additional Rules for Projects Involving Unknown Microorganisms Additional Rules for Projects Involving Recombinant DNA (rDNA) Technologies Additional Rules for Projects Involving Tissues and Body Fluids Including Blood and Blood Products Risk Assessment Classification of Biological Agents Risk Groups and Levels of Biological Containment Sources of Information
Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices	Rules for ALL Studies Involving Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices Additional Rules for Projects Involving DEA-controlled Substances, Prescription Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives Risk Assessment for Hazardous Chemicals, Devices and Radiation Sources of Information

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