PRSF 2012

The 2012 PRSF will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Trent University.

Online registration will open on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 and will close on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at midnight. To register online simply click Project-Registration in the menu on the left and follow the instructions.




Rule Changes for 2012

Recently, the Youth Science Canada changed certain ethical rules that affect the eligibility of projects for both the PRSF and the Canada-Wide Science Fair.

Please make sure to check all relevant rules before you start your projects.

If your project involves human participants see

If your project involves animals see

If your project involves the firearms or hazardous materials and equipment see




2011 PRSF Results

Congratulations to all participants and winners in the 2011 PRSF!
The complete results are now on line

Each year the PRSF sends 5 students to the Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF). This year the CWSF will be held in Toronto from May 14 – 21. This year's CWSF particants are:

Project #Student NamesProject TitleSchool Name
5501Adam Noble, Shayla LarsonThe Hazards of Nanosilver UncoveredLakefield District  SS
4403Madeline SteverSunscreen: The Good, The Bad And The Metallic Taste in My Mouth - Part 2Kenner CVI
4501Kaitlyn BulmerColour of PlantsKenner CVI
3418Laurence EmeryEco-friendly road salt: What do Daphnia have to say about it?Queen Mary

The 2011 CWSF Winners

Adam Noble, Shayla Larson, Madeline Stever, Laurence Emery, Kaitlyn Bulmer