sanofi-aventis international
BioGENEIus Challenge

now accEpting applications for 2010

aPPLICATIONS DUE jANUARY 25, 2010


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Under the Biotechnology Institute's direction, the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge is the premier annual competition for high school students that recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology.

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The 2009 finalists prepare for the award presentation.

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USA

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Choose your region:

Click on your state for more information on how to participate.

Canada

The top two finalists of the sanofi-aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) are invited to compete at the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge.

Click here for more information.

Western Australia

Two finalists from the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge of Western Australia compete in the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge. Click here for more information.

The Path to the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge:

PLEASE NOTE ONLY INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION.

US Students:
To enter the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge, follow this path:

Step 1
First, submit your application and research project description to the Biotechnology Institute.

A panel of judges will review the research project descriptions and select two finalists from each state. These two finalists will advance to the
sanofi-aventis Regional BioGENEius Challenge.

Step 2
If you are selected as a state finalist, you are eligible to receive a $400 travel award and an invitation to compete in a spring sanofi-aventis Regional BioGENEius Challenge event. At the Regional Challenge, finalists will present their projects to a panel of judges who will select two finalists from each region. These two finalists will advance to the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge.

Step 3
If you are selected as one of the two regional finalists, you will receive an all-expense paid trip to compete at the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge.

Western Australia Students:

To enter the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge, follow this path:

Step 1
Visit Western Australia Region information page by clicking here.

Step 2
Contact regional sponsor to learn how to apply. The regional sponsor is the Government of Western Australia, Department of Industry and Resources. Click here.

sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge
The regional finalists from the United States, Canada, and Western Australia will compete in the International competition that is held in conjunction with the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) Annual International Convention. Finalists will present their projects to a panel of expert biotech judges and display their projects to convention participants.

The first place winner receives a $7,500 cash award. Other awards include $5,000 for second place, $2,500 for third plase, and $1,000 for fourth place. Each remaining finalist will receive a $500 Honorable Mention Award.

Click here to learn more about the BioGENEius Challenge from BioGENEius finalists

2010 International Sponsor