NAVS Humane Science Award

NAVS Humane Science Award

Overview: A prestigious award recognizing high school students conducting groundbreaking, animal-free research at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science competition.

Status: Active since 2002

Geographic Scope: International (ISEF participants)

Focus Areas:

What the Award Honors

The award celebrates student projects that:
• Demonstrate innovation and rigorous scientific methodology
• Avoid the use of animals in testing or experimentation
• Advance alternatives that are ethical, effective, and forward-thinking

Award Details

• Up to five winners selected annually
• Prize: $3,000 per winner
• Selection Process: Winners selected from more than 1,300 ISEF projects by NAVS science and policy experts; finalists interviewed on-site at ISEF

About NAVS's Role

• NAVS is the only animal advocacy organization invited to present an award at ISEF
• Beyond the award, NAVS monitors animal use across all ISEF projects to identify trends and opportunities for reform
• Advocates for rule changes protecting animals in student research
• Engages with students through ISEF Education Outreach Day to introduce humane science tools and dissection alternatives

Organization Information

• Funder: National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS)
• Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
• EIN: 36-2229588
• Mission: Ending the use of animals in research with focus on advancing humane science