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Revision as of 18:35, 6 October 2015
Starting a Team
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Team Composition
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Choosing a Project
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Funding and Fees
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Requirements
There are general requirements that you must follow in order to take part in iGEM. There are also specific requirements depending on which track you wish to participate in. You can read the detailed requirements on our 2015 requirements page.
Finding Space
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Finding Mentors
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Documenting your Project
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
Registry and Part Submissions
iGEM teams are very flexible! Two or more schools can get together to form a single team. This allows a team to combine different backgrounds and talents to enrich the overall project. There is no limit on the number of students in an iGEM team. However we recommend creating a team of around 10 -15 people with different backgrounds who can enrich the team. There is no age restriction for participating in iGEM. However, be aware of the requirements for the undergraduate and overgraduate sections. You need at least two instructors to be part of your team, and one of them must be a faculty member. For high school teams, one of your instructors must be a high school teacher.
The Giant Jamboree
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!
Have fun
There are several things you need to consider before starting a team; here are some guidelines to help you get started. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact iGEM Headquarters for more information. We will be happy to hear from you!