iGEM 2026 Competition — Team Roster Registration
Key Facts
- Category: Competitions
- Deadline: 9/16/2026
- Format: Ket_hop
- Student Level: All Students
Summary
The annual science competition for high school students and university students worldwide. The deadline for team roster registration is September 16th.
Details
Introduction
The iGEM 2026 Competition, organized by the iGEM Foundation, is a prestigious international science platform aimed at providing young scientists with opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity. The competition includes two main categories: the Collegiate Competition for university students and the High School Competition for high school students.
Participants
- High school students.
- University students.
- All participants must be at least 13 years old as of March 31, 2026.
Benefits
- Official recognition as a competition participant.
- Receive a participation certificate at the end of the season.
- Opportunity to participate in various competition categories based on age and academic level.
Requirements
- The Team Roster must be fully and accurately updated.
- Each member must submit a consent form.
- Participants under 18 years old (as of March 31, 2026) require consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Registration Process
1. Request to Join Team: Members send a request to join a team on teams.igem.org and select their role.
2. Await Approval: The Principal Investigator (PI) reviews and approves the request.
3. Complete Consent Form: After approval, members complete the consent form.
4. Manage Team Roster: The PI manages and approves team members on the roster.
Important Dates
- Team Roster Freeze Deadline: September 16, 2026, 11:00 AM (EDT).