Interested students and their teachers are encouraged to contact the JSHS regional symposium director in their area to obtain application guidelines and materials and be prepared to:

Submit a written report (e.g abstract and/or paper) of the original research investigation for review by a regional panel of judges.

Deliver a concise oral presntation to the symposium.

Complete registration and/or application materials.

Comply with regional and national rules and policies that apply to the preparation of the written reports and oral presentations.

The written and oral reports should present the results of original research carried out by the student. Students are encouraged to obtain assistance from teachers, mentors, parents, or other students.