Rules, Forms, and Resources
Rules for the National Science Bowl®
- 2026 Official National Science Bowl Rules for IN-PERSON Competitions
- 2026 Official National Science Bowl Rules for VIRTUAL Competitions
2027 NSB Coach Office Hours
The Department of Energy's National Science Bowl would like to invite you to the following Office Hours for coaches. Get practical advice, encouragement, and helpful tips from other NSB coaches and program managers.
For In-Person Regional Coaches:
- Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Monday, October 19, at 5:00pm Eastern/2:00pm Pacific
- Tuesday, November 3, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Wednesday, November 18, at 5:00pm Eastern/2:00pm Pacific
- Tuesday, December 1, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Wednesday, December 16, at 5:00pm Eastern/2:00pm Pacific
For Virtual Regional Coaches:
- Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Wednesday, November 4, at 5:00pm Eastern/2:00pm Pacific
- Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
- Wednesday, December 2, at 5:00pm Eastern/2:00pm Pacific
- Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00pm Eastern/4:00pm Pacific
Link: Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600132376?
password=4xAPlGsYkzsbIbpPDpmiwN
Meeting ID: 160 013 2376; Passcode: 937492
Sample Questions
High School Samples | Middle School Samples
Preparing Your Team For The National Science Bowl®
Here you will find tips and resources to help prepare your team for the regional and national competitions of the National Science Bowl®.
Other Helpful Hints: [pdf] [.doc]
Additional Resources from Outside Sources
This list of resources found herewas compiled and/or created by former participants of the National Science Bowl® and not officially endorsed by the U.S. Department of Energy or the National ScienceBowl® as official study materials. Content and resources compiled outside of our office may be out-of-date or even incorrect. Students and coaches should always confirm the validity of any resources and study questions independently. The views, opinions, and advice expressed here or in any videos are personal and not representative of the positions/policies of the Department of Energy or The National Science Bowl®.
NSB Forms:
- 2027 Student Medical Release Form
- 2027 Student Medical Information Form
- 2027 Student Medical Consent Form
- 2027 Parental Consent and Media Release Form
- 2027 Adult Attendee Medical Release Form
- 2027 Adult Attendee Consent and Media Release Form
Coaching Tips
For tips in preparing your team, review the following Coach Interview from a former National Science Bowl® Coach.
