2015 DNA Distribution Kits

The 2015 DNA Distribution Kits have shipped! All registered and accepted iGEM teams will receive a kit. Don’t know if your team has been accepted? Look for your team name in blue on the Team List. Not accepted? Something may be missing from your application.

Platinum Partner Sponsor Google

Google is proud to sponsor iGEM as they work to advance the field of synthetic biology and create more opportunities for advanced STEM education. Best of luck to this year's competitors!

Webinar: iGEM Success Using High Quality Gene Fragments

On April 29th, IDT will host a webinar. Dr Adam Clore will present some examples of past iGEM projects to illustrate how gBlocks® Gene Fragments can make your project a success and learn how to order your gene fragments and take advantage of the special offer of 20kb of free DNA to 2015 iGEM teams.

Special offer: Registration for the free DNA from IDT is now open.

Visit the IDT Partners Page to learn more.

Webinar: SimBiology and MATLAB for Modeling Synthetic Biology Systems

On May 27th, MathWorks will host a webinar to provide iGEM teams with an introduction to modeling, simulation and analysis with MATLAB and SimBiology using an example from synthetic biology literature. More details on how to register will be posted on the MathWorks partner offer page later this month. Questions can be directed to academicsupport@mathworks.com

Special offer: Request complimentary software for use in the competition.

Visit the MathWorks Partners Page to learn more.

Apply to work with SYNENERGENE Partners!

Are you looking for an exciting Human Practices challenge? Do you want to explore your project with think tanks, experts, policymakers, science museums, and public engagement specialists? Learn about SYNENERGENE, check out collaboration opportunities, and apply now! First proposals are due May 15, 2015.

Order your FREE custom DNA now!

Place your order now and receive your 20 kb of DNA as gBlocks® Gene Fragments ​free of charge.​ Offer available to each iGEM 2015 team. For information and instructions on how to order​ ​your DNA constructs​ visit the IDT Sponsor Page.

Late registration is now open!

Late registration for iGEM 2015 is now open! To register your team, see the Registration page. Be sure to register before the May 1 deadline!

Partner Sponsor MathWorks

MathWorks is pleased to sponsor iGEM in 2015. Learn more about our sponsorship and request complimentary software for use in the competition by visiting our Mathworks Sponsor Page.

Team applications

Team applications will be processed and approved at the end of March. Please note that the Registration Fee approval is manual process and may take a few hours to reflect payment.

Apply to be a judge!

Are you interested in judging the 2015 iGEM competition? Do you want to see iGEM from a new perspective, "behind the scenes"? Apply to be a judge!

20 kb of free custom DNA from IDT!

IDT is offering 20 kb of DNA as gBlocks® Gene Fragments free of charge to each iGEM 2015 team. This offer will be effective April 1, 2015 for the iGEM 2015 teams whose registrations have been accepted by this date (restrictions may apply in some countries). Stay tuned for more information on how to register and obtain your DNA constructs. Save the date of April 29, 2015 for a webinar on using gBlocks® Gene Fragments in your research projects.

Partner Sponsor: Autodesk

We are pleased to welcome back Autodesk as a Partner Sponsor of iGEM 2015. Autodesk is committed to helping the next generation of researchers and engineers experience their ideas before they are real by making state-of-the-art design and visualization solutions available inside and outside of the classroom. Autodesk products are available to students at no cost on their Education Community page.

Partner Sponsor: Agilent

We are pleased to welcome back Agilent as a Partner Sponsor of iGEM 2015. Agilent Technologies Inc. is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, electronics and communications.

Registration is OPEN

Registration for iGEM 2015 is now open. Remember:

• Team registration fee for all teams is $4,000 USD
• Register and pay before March 31, 2015 to avoid a $500 USD late fee
• Regular registration closes on March 31, 2015
• Special Offer: register more than one team and save $1000

For details about Registration see the Registration page.
For details about participation requirements, see the Requirements page.

We look forward to seeing you in iGEM 2015!

Welcome to 2015!

All teams are welcomed to this year's Giant Jamboree!

Calendar of Events

Mark your calendar with this year's important dates and deadlines. Visit the Calendar of Events

High School

The iGEM High School competition is bit different on 2015. You can read more about in our High School Page

Giant Jamboree Information

General information for the 2015 Giant Jamboree is available on this page. Also, the answer to the question: Why is the Giant Jamboree going to be held on September 25-28 ?