Rules, Forms, and Resources
Rules for the National Science Bowl®
- 2025 Official National Science Bowl Rules for IN-PERSON Competitions
- 2025 Official National Science Bowl Rules for VIRTUAL Competitions
NSB Coach Clinics
The Department of Energy's National Science Bowl would like to invite you to the following Coach Clinic Training Sessions. Get practical advice, encouragement, and helpful tips from a panel of veteran NSB coaches and alumni. Click this link to register!
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®. Please note: the information found below was created to support in-person, head-to-head competitions, but some information is applicable to the virtual format for 2023.
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 Content and resources compiled outside of our office may be out-of-date or even incorrect.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:
- 2026 Student Medical Release Form
- 2026 Student Medical Information Form
- 2026 Student Medical Consent Form
- 2026 Parental Consent and Media Release Form
- 2026 Adult Attendee Medical Release Form
- 2026 Adult Attendee Consent and Media Release Form
- 2026
Coaching Tips
For tips in preparing your team, review the following Coach Interview from a former National Science Bowl® Coach.
