iGEM Competition newsletter: Look below for competition news, highlights and announcements. Learn about team registration, becoming a judge, GenScript's partner offer, and more!

Regular Registration is open!

Be a part of iGEM 2018 and register your team today.  Regular team registration is now open. Register and pay before March 31, 2018 at 11:59PM EDT to avoid the $500 late registration fee.

Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Competition/Registration/Steps

Be an iGEM Judge! Be an integral part of the iGEM competition and help teams learn from their experience by giving both positive and constructive feedback. As a judge, you will identify areas of excellence that deserve to be celebrated through awards and take part in defining iGEM 2018 season.

Team PIs, instructors, and advisors are encouraged to apply. Team affiliated judges will receive a 50% discount on their Jamboree attendance fee. 

Applications will open on March 1st. 

Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Judging

GenScript and iGEM: GenScript is once again providing critical support to teams in China by shipping the iGEM 2018 Distribution Kits. In the spirit of international collaboration, GenScript not only provides valuable resources to these teams, but also enables them to participate in the InterLab Measurement Study. This support strengthens iGEM’s collaborative initiatives and fosters our international spirit.

Learn more about GenScript's special offer of providing shipping support to teams in China by following the link below.

Direct Link: http://2018.igem.org/Sponsors/Special_Offers/GenScript

Save the date! The iGEM 2018 Giant Jamboree will be held on October 25 - 28 in Boston, MA. The Awards Ceremony will end late on Sunday, October 28, followed by our celebratory social events.

New for this year, there will be special activities Monday, October 29. iGEM will co-sponsor tours with local companies, as well as other Boston area university tours. 

Kind regards,
The iGEM Headquarters Team