ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

Research

Submission site opensapproximate

January 8, 2027 (UTC-5)

An annual essay contest for students in grades 9-12 worldwide on a human genetics topic, submitted through a teacher and judged by ASHG members over three rounds. Essays run to 750 words and must cite at least one quality reference.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 14-18
Participation: Individual
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Cash prizes for the top three essays and a mini-grant for the winning teachers.

Timeline

Submission site opensapproximateJanuary 8, 2027 (UTC-5) source
Submission closesapproximateMarch 4, 2027 (UTC-5) source
Results announced on DNA DayapproximateApril 25, 2027 (UTC-4) source

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