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Genes in Space

miniPCR bio / ISS National Laboratory / New England Biolabs

Medicine & Health
Competition
Academic year (design + judging)ModerateOnline (virtual) + winning experiment flown to ISS~January-April 2026 (annual)(registration)
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Genes in Space

miniPCR bio / ISS National Laboratory / New England Biolabs

A online or nationwide opportunity for high school students interested in medicine & health.

Deadline: ~January-April 2026 (annual)Official program link

Location

Online (virtual) + winning experiment flown to ISS

Cost

Free

Deadline

~January-April 2026 (annual)

Registration deadline

Duration

Academic year (design + judging)

Eligibility

Students in grades 7-12 (teams of 1-4), any country

International

What to expect

Free competition where students design a DNA experiment to run on the International Space Station.. Free competition where students design a DNA experiment to run on the International Space Station. Grand prize includes lab support, a molecular biology kit, and flying the winning experiment to space.

How to apply

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  • Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements
  • Review the required materials on the official site
  • Check the official deadline and time zone
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