sanofi-aventis international
BioGENEIus Challenge

 

 

Testimonials
How to Participate in 2009
2009 Application (See New Requirements!)

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

View a video about the 2008 sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge!

 

Submissions must be postmarked by January 23, 2009, and arrive at the Biotechnology Institute by January 30, 2009.

 

 

The 2008 finalists prepare for the award presentation.

 

The 2008 finalists met keynote luncheon speaker
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

 

USA

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Choose your region:

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

 

 

Canada

The finalists of the 2009 sanofi-aveNtis BioTalent Challenge will be invited to compete at the 2009 sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge in Atlanta, GA.

Click here for more information.

Western Australia

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

2008 Winners

2007 Winners

2006 Winners

2005 Winners

2004 Winners

The Path to the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge


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.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COMPETITION.

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 in Atlanta, GA.

 

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.

2009 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

 

2009 International Sponsor

 

 

2009 National Sponsors

 

 

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