miniPCR bio / Boeing / ISS National Laboratory
Genes in Space
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Description
A global research competition in which students develop experiments exploring DNA, genetics, and biology in space. Selected projects have the opportunity to be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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What you get
Hands-on research experience; opportunity to design an experiment for the ISS; exposure to biotechnology tools; development of STEM skills; international recognition.
Requirements
Applicants must be eligible school students and have access to appropriate educational resources. The proposed project must address a biological or genetic research question that can be investigated in space.
How to apply
Review the requirements
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Check the age and grade limits, the language and the documents on the official website.
Prepare your materials
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Essays, recommendation letters, certificates — start 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Save it in Pathfolio
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Tap — the opportunity and its deadline will be saved to your account.
Apply
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
On the programme’s official website — the “Official website” button in the deadline panel.
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