Science Fairs

CIHR is proud to support the work of Youth Science Foundation Canada and the Conseil du développement du loisir scientifique.

Through science fairs, these organizations provide an exciting, extra-curricular environment in which students explore their interest in health research. By encouraging leadership and community involvement, science fairs help young people to develop the attitudes and abilities needed to become leaders in the knowledge-based economy. The winners are regularly recruited by top university science faculties.

Participation in science fairs is a challenging and rewarding experience. Students work on long-term projects of personal interest, and then present them within a set time frame to their peers and professionals. They learn to communicate their ideas effectively and to interact on a professional level with participants, judges and the public. Most importantly, young people learn that their ideas and efforts matter.

To find a science fair in your region or to see where are the fairs across Canada, visit :

• Youth Science Foundation Canada
• Expo Sciences Bell

Youth Science Foundation Canada and the Conseil du développement du loisir scientifique offer young scientists, teachers and parents support and advice with science fair projects.

• For a science fair free toolkit

• To see past projects that were part of the Health Sciences division

• For judging criteria, and standards of ethics, safety and animal care

• To find your local science fair

• Or just get in the know about science

Check out Youth Science Foundation Canada and Expo Sciences Bell.

Science Fair Winners

• Super Expo-sciences Bell, Quebec Final 2006
• 2006 Canada Wide Science Fair