You are required to register before the deadline and then submit these items along with your Research Report:
Abstract
The Research Report must include an abstract. The abstract is a synopsis of the problem, methods, results, and conclusions. It should be 100-200 words long, include the research project title, and be printed out on its own page.
No identifying information, such as name, high school, or references to gender or research facilities should be included in the abstract. The abstract is not included in the 18-page limit for the Research Report.
Sample abstracts from previous winners can be found on the Siemens Foundation website.
Supplemental Form
The purpose of the Supplemental Form is to collect the identifying information that students are not permitted to provide in the body of the report. This form includes student name, high school, information on publications, and acknowledgements of the people and affiliated research institutions involved with your project. The accuracy of this document is vital to the academic integrity of your research paper.
You are required to complete the Acknowledgements section and must include the name, title, institution, and role of all individuals that assisted with the research project, including family members. Receiving assistance from family members does not affect the judging in any way, but you must acknowledge their support.
The Supplemental Form is not included in the 18-page limit for the Research Report. You need three copies of this form. Attach one to each of the original copies of your Research Report.
Mentor Form
Individuals and teams must have their mentor complete the Mentor Form. The mentor chosen should be the person most closely associated with the research project, such as the student's research supervisor or another qualified scientist who gave support throughout the course of the research project.
If a student or team does not have a mentor, a teacher or other high school administrator must complete the form. Additionally, if any of the research was conducted at a university or other registered laboratory facility, the signature of the lab director is required.
If the research project involves vertebrates (including human subjects), Section V of the Mentor Form, Vertebrate Certification, is required and must be completed and signed by the advisor, mentor, or supervising scientist. This section of the form is carefully reviewed to determine the project's eligibility, in accordance with the rules of the Competition.
You are required to submit one original and three copies (four total) of the Mentor Form. They may be submitted separately from the Research Report or placed in a sealed envelope and mailed with it. If mailed separately, they must be received by the deadline for the Competition.
Confirmation page
This is the page you printed out during your online registration. Make any necessary corrections (spelling of names, etc.) on the original and submit it with your Research Report.
