IJAS Section of ISAS
Illinois State Academy of Science
ISAS Annual Meeting
Date: April 18, 2026
Pere Marquette Hotel & Ballrooms
Peoria, IL
ISAS Annual Meeting
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://ilacadofsci.com
Abstract submissions made directly to ISAS are due February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
Registration for the ISAS Annual Meeting is also required by March 15, 2026
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.
Submit your IJAS Abstract by February 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.
Submit your IJAS Abstract via email to ISAS@ijas.org
The IJAS Selection Committee will meet and select the Top 25 projects.
The top 25 will be announced on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.
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Registration for the ISAS Annual Meeting is also required by March 15, 2026.
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.
IJAS Section of ISAS - Rules
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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.
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Applicant must be an individual IJAS member or a student of an IJAS member school.
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Applicant must be a 7th-12th grade student.
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Applicant & project must follow ALL IJAS Policy & Procedures and ALL ISAS Rules & Regulations.
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Applicant MUST compete in their IJAS Regional Poster Session.
IJAS Section of ISAS - Schedule & Deadlines
Entry Deadline:
February 15, 2025 - 11:59 PM CST
Submit your IJAS Abstract via email to ISAS@ijas.org
The IJAS Abstract can be found on the "Rules and Forms" page of the IJAS website.
Confirmation emails will be sent as we process each abstract.
If you do not receive a confirmation email by February 16, 2026, 11:59 PM CST, please reach out to ISAS@ijas.org on February 17, 2026.
IJAS - ISAS Section Projects Announced
Up to the Top 25 Projects
March 1, 2026 - 11:59 PM CST
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Awardees will receive an additional email with the next steps and additional deadlines for final submissions to ISAS.