Genes in Space
Expert Overview
Undisclosed
Format
Individual, Team
Judging Format
Jurors, Criteria based: Creative and scientific merit of the experimental idea, judged by a panel of scientists and thought leaders, Scoring Criteria: Submissions are reviewed blindly by a panel of Ph. D.-trained scientists and experienced space technologists, scored on criteria like identifying an interesting question, stating a clear hypothesis, requiring the unique environment of the ISS, and creative use of PCR in space
Opportunity
Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
U.S.
Discipline
Deadline
April 10, 2027
Entries
759 Teams
Percent Awarded
< 1%
Important Dates
2027 Application Announced
Around December 15, 2026
Application opens
January 2027
Submission deadline
April 2027
Registration Cost
No entry fee
About
Prizes Offered
The winning experiment is launched to the International Space Station (ISS) to be performed by astronauts
$1,000 to the finalist's school
Finalists receive a minipreparatory PCR machine for their school's lab and mentorship
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