• What division am I in?
  
  
• What project category best describes my science fair project?
  
  
• What do I have to do to produce a successful science fair project?
  
  
• Who may enter the NRSEF?
  
  
• For my project I had people answer questions in a survey but I did not fill out a Human Subject Form before I started my project. Do I still need one?
  
  
• I did a project looking at mold, can I submit my project to the NRSEF?
  
  
• I did a project that involved having people drinking pop to see if they can tell the difference between regular and diet pop. I also filled out a Human Subject form before I started. Can I submit my project to the NRSEF?
  
  
• What if I can't set up my project on the Friday Registration Night? Can I set up Saturday morning before the opening ceremonies begin?
  
  
• I cannot attend the Open House on the Sunday of the fair. Can I take my project home with me on Saturday after I get judged?
  
  
• What happens if my project is bigger than the space allowed?
  
  
• I am bringing my laptop on Saturday. Will I be able to get onto the internet at Brock?
  
  
• My project requires electricity to run. Will I be able to plug my project in?
  
  
• What do I bring to the fair?
  
  

For my project I had people answer questions in a survey but I did not fill out a Human Subject Form before I started my project. Do I still need one?

If human subjects are used in any way what so ever, a Human Subject Form must be completed and signed by a physician. This includes the use of questionnaires in your project. If you do not have a signed Human Subject Form then unfortunately you will be disqualified and will not be able to participate in the NRSEF. Further information can be downloaded here.

I did a project looking at mold, can I submit my project to the NRSEF?

No hazardous or potentially hazardous materials may be displayed at the fair. Please refer to the forms for hazardous agent use to make sure you comply with the rules and regulations. This includes hazardous chemicals such as gasoline as well as hazardous biological agents such as viruses and mold. Further information can be downloaded here.

I did a project that involved having people drinking pop to see if they can tell the difference between regular and diet pop. I also filled out a Human Subject form before I started. Can I submit my project to the NRSEF?

Ingestion projects are not allowed at the Canada Wide Science Fair as well as the NRSEF, unless carried out under professional supervision at a laboratory licensed to carry out such studies. These are projects in which humans are required to consume an item. Some measurements are then made. This complete ban has been instituted because there are rare cases of serious side effects from ingesting substances, including fatal interactions occurring between such items and other medications being taken by the participant. This means no "taste-testing" projects will be accepted into the NRSEF.

What if I can't set up my project on the Friday Registration Night? Can I set up Saturday morning before the opening ceremonies begin?

Each exhibitor participant in the NRSEF will set up and remove hi/her exhibit during the respective times which can be found on the Important Dates pages. The check-in, setup, safety/regulation check will take place Friday of the fair. To receive a safety/regulation inspection every component of the display must be in-place. In order for a complete review of all project components this must be done on the Friday. Following set-up of the exhibit, the project must pass a Rules and Safety Inspection. Failure to meet the rules or correct safety violations will result in disqualification.

I cannot attend the Open House on the Sunday of the fair. Can I take my project home with me on Saturday after I get judged?

No item(s) can be removed from the display until the closing of the fair on Sunday afternoon. The media is invited to come to our Open House on Sunday to take pictures of projects and interview participants so all projects must remain in place.

What happens if my project is bigger than the space allowed?

All exhibits, including all accessories, must be confined to a table or floor space not to exceed 0.8m front to back, 1.2m side to side, and 3.5m maximum height from the floor. All measurements will be made from the outermost points including framework and appendages and will be checked by the NRSEF Rules and Regulations committee. Special permission must be obtained for oversized exhibits upon acceptance into the NRSEF. Exhibits not receiving this prior approval may be disqualified.

I am bringing my laptop on Saturday. Will I be able to get onto the internet at Brock?

No, participants will not be able to access Brock's wireless network.

My project requires electricity to run. Will I be able to plug my project in?

Construction of exhibits must be sturdy, moving parts firmly attached and approved for safety. Each exhibit must be self-supporting. Electricity (AC 110 volts, 60 cycles) will be supplied; but no gas, water or phone outlets will be provided. Switches and cords must be of an approved variety and circuits protected by fuses.

What do I bring to the fair?

All of your workbooks and your enthusiasm. Your display should show your ideas and results.