Application Process

We highly advise that you make yourself familiar with the rules and regulations before you start your research. Certain projects, such as those using humans, animals, or hazardous biological agents must receive an approval before starting their research project. 

Who can compete?

Every public, charter, private or home-schooled student in grades 9-12 in attending school in NYC - Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island can compete in the Fair. 

What does it cost?

The regular registration fee is $50. 

Which type of projects are accepted?

TNYC STEM Fair accepts only Research and Engineering Design projects submitted by high school students. These projects involve data collection in a scientific experiment or throughout multiple iterations with an engineering design.

Application Steps

• All registrations and project file submissions will be done using ZFairs portal specific for TNYC. 
• The teacher should register first following the Teacher tab.
• Once your teacher is registered, student start the application process by creating a User Profile on our ZFair portal following Student tab. 
• The system will create a project number for each project. KEEP THIS NUMBER and place this number on all your files moving forward. 
• Complete and submit all forms that are required for your project. Each project may require different forms; make sure to read TNYC Rules and Forms guide. 
• Complete your payment in zFairs. Teachers may use a different link to make payments for all of their projects at once. Schools may choose to pay with purchase orders and you may contact our operations manager. 
• Keep track of all your communications. You will be notified via email regarding application, approvals, and any updates. Therefore, it is very important to use a frequently checked email address during registration. 
• If you need any help at any point, please do not hesitate to ask us: [email protected] 

To qualify, each application must include:

• All required forms, including mentor signatures where applicable. Students should obtain required signatures before winter break, as mentors may be unavailable during the holidays.
• A complete Project Plan, Research Paper, Quad Chart containing all required sections.
• A bibliography with at least five sources that are cited within the research paper.
• Citations that are accurate and verifiable. Invalid URLs, incorrect DOIs, fabricated references, or citations altered or generated incorrectly by AI tools will result in the project being disqualified.
• Any additional required forms applicable to the student's project.

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Teachers, students, judges, and volunteers are using the same TNYC Z-fair site to register. Please follow the Tabs specific for you.