Tag: Research Integrity
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ISEF Research Programme: Comparing Lab Access, Mentoring and Student Ownership
Navigating ISEF requires understanding that there is no single official ‘research programme.’ Students must choose between self-directed projects, school labs, or independent coaching. This guide compares these paths regarding lab access, mentoring quality, and student ownership to help you prepare effectively for regional selections like the Hong Kong qualifier.
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ISEF Form 2A, Question by Question: How to Disclose Paid Mentors, Research Programs and AI Use (2026-27)
Form 2A is new for 2026-27 and required for every ISEF project: each adult who helped, any paid support and any generative AI use. What it asks and how to answer honestly.
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How Much Help Is Too Much? The Ownership Line in ISEF Research (2026-27)
Where does legitimate mentoring end and someone else’s project begin? How ISEF documents student contribution, what judges test at the booth, and where parents fit.