1. IRIS Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science

2. Your Ladder to A Research Based Science Project
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- High school only
State science fair Regional science fair (Grade 5-12)
School Science Fair
School Project
Nobel Award, International tour & trip, International summer job opportunities
Careers, Scholarships, Trips, tours cash awards, New project ideas
Recognition, Certificate
Strengthen skills, Knowledge, Self-satisfaction

4. Intel Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science
What is IRIS?
What is Intel ISEF?
India’s Performance at Intel ISEF
Participation Details
Synopsis evaluation
IRIS National Fair
Coaching Camp
Timelines

5. What is Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science Fair? (IRIS)
A platform for school children to display scientific aptitude through research based projects and an opportunity to win recognition and awards at a National and International level
The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Intel and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), have joined hands to promote and nurture inventions & innovations among students.
It is affiliated to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) which is held in USA and IEYI (International Exhibition for Young Inventors) held in various countries every year by CII.

6. Building a strong scientific temper
Key Objectives
IRIS wants to stimulate young minds to take an active interest in science and technology
To encourage students to use research as a tool for creating new knowledge
Building a strong scientific temper

7. What is Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)?
Intel ISEF is the largest science competition for pre-college students held every year in USA
Today Intel ISEF gets participation from over 50 countries with prizes over $ 4 million
In 2008 Team India has won 8 awards, 4 Grand awards, 2 Organizational awards and 2 Governmental awards at Intel ISEF 2008, Atlanta, GA, USA

8. India’s Performance at Intel ISEF
IRIS is participating in Intel ISEF since 1999
Each year the contingent has come back with many accolades
2008
2007
2006
Atlanta, Georgia
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Indianapolis, Indiana
Total Rewards
8 Awards; USD 55,000
8 Awards; USD 65,000
7 Awards; USD 7,500
Grand Awards
4 Awards; USD 3,500
2 Awards; USD 2,000
4 Awards; USD 4,000
Governmental Awards
2 Awards; USD 1,000
1 Awards; USD 60,000
Organizational Awards
2 Awards; USD 50,500
5 Awards; USD 3,000
3 Award; USD 3500

9. Pictures of Participants at Intel ISEF 2008

10. Participation Categories
Category I: 5th – 8th Std.
Category II: 9th – 12th Std. ( Competes for participation at ISEF)

11. IRIS Participation Form
Participation Category
Age/Participation category should be chosen on the basis of the class in which the student is in.
5th to 8th std: Category 1
9th to 12th std: Category 2

12. Participation Details for IRIS
Students
Individually or in Team of 2
Students compete in 10 subject categories:
Bio-chemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science / Space Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology
Entries to IRIS come through two routes:
Direct entry – students/ schools directly send the science projects to participate at IRIS
Affiliated fairs entry – winning projects of Affiliated fairs that meet IRIS judging criteria are selected and sent by the Affiliated fairs

13. IRIS Participation Form
Individual or team
Students can either participate as an individual or as a team. A team can consist of only two members.

14. IRIS Participation Form
Name of Participants
Please mention both participants names in case of a team project

15. IRIS Participation Form
Subject Category
Please tick mark any one subject category

16. Participation Details for IRIS
Entry level:
Students Handbook is sent/ distributed to the interested schools/ students
Participation forms can also be downloaded from the website:
Students select 1 of the 10 subject categories
Submit the Project synopsis along with following forms before August 31st, 2008.
Students participation form
No Objection Certificate
Screening report

17. IRIS Participation Form
Creating your synopsis
Answer all question on separate sheets of paper to complete your synopsis

18. Participation form - Inside
Students are to tear the entry form here and mail it along with their synopsis

19. Synopsis evaluation
Synopses are evaluated by the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) comprising of eminent personalities from scientific community
Scientists and senior academicians from renowned institutes like IIT, IISc, TIFR, BARC, HBCSE form the SRC
SRC assess the Project Synopsis and the Screening report

20. IRIS National Fair
Synopses short listed by the SRC along with the Affiliated
Fair winning projects compete at the National Fair
National Fair will be held in December
4 individuals and 2 team projects will be selected at each National Fair as National winners of the Initiative for Research & Innovation Fair
1 ‘Best of Subject Category award’ would be conferred to the best project in each subject category

21. Coaching Camp
The 2 coaching camps are organized for the IRIS National Fair Winners to prepare students for Intel ISEF
Mock interviews, project improvements, communication and presentation skill etc are focused on at the Coaching Camp by a panel of scientists
Best 4 Individuals & 2 team projects will be chosen at the Coaching Camp and will form part of the contingent representing India at the Intel ISEF

22. Timelines Last date for submission of synopsis 31st August
Intimation of results to participants
September last week
IRIS National Fair
December
Coaching Camp
January-April
Intel ISEF
May

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