IJAS Section of ISAS

Illinois State Academy of Science

Two Ways to Compete at the ISAS Annual Meeting

Students may apply under both opportunities but can only compete in ONE.

1. Apply directly to ISAS

Students/Teams can apply directly to ISAS to compete within the given sections/categories.

If applying under this option, students/teams will compete directly against the undergraduate posters in the same category.

More information can be found on the ISAS website: https://myisas.org/

Abstract submissions made directly to ISAS are due February 1, 2027, 11:59 PM CST.

Registration for the ISAS Annual Meeting is also required by March 15, 2027

Registration costs vary. A guest is also required for junior high and high school attendees.

A sponsor or parent may attend as a guest for multiple students.

2. Apply to compete in the IJAS section of ISAS

Students/Teams can apply to IJAS to compete in the IJAS section of ISAS.

If applying under this option, students/teams will compete only against the top 25 projects in the IJAS Section.

The IJAS Selection Committee will meet and select the Top 25 projects.

The top 25 will be announced on: Facebook/Instagram - IJAS Website - Email

Registration for the ISAS Annual Meeting is required.

IJAS will cover the cost of 24 selected IJAS student(s).

A guest is also required for all junior high and high school attendees.

A sponsor or parent may attend as a guest for multiple students. Contact ISAS@ijas.org if this is an issue.

Applicant must be enrolled in an Illinois School or Illinois-based program (such as IMSA-RISE or Illinois STEM Society) or be an Illinois resident being homeschooled.
Applicant must be an individual IJAS member or a student of an IJAS member school.
Applicant must be a 7th-12th grade student.
Applicant & project must follow ALL IJAS Policy & Procedures and ALL ISAS Rules & Regulations.
Applicant MUST compete in their IJAS Regional Poster Session.

Entry Deadline:

To Be Announced

Submit your IJAS Abstract

IJAS - ISAS Section Projects Announced

Up to the Top 25 Projects

To Be Announced