Opening Day!

May 1st is Opening Day for iGEM 2019! On this day you can view and edit the safety forms, create your visa invitation letter, update your team rosters, make your track selection, and much more!

It’s important to note that this does not refer to the day you begin your project. Teams can begin their work at any time.

Track Selection Opens

Teams can indicate up to three track preferences while track selection is open. Track selection will allow other teams interested in the same track to find you and possibly form useful collaborations. Your team's final track selection is due on August 24.

Safety Form and Safety Check-Ins Open

Team Safety Check-In forms open and are accepted throughout the iGEM competition. Your team's Safety Form opens. Both the Check-Ins and Safety Form are reviewed by the iGEM Safety Committee. Please review the Safety Form carefully to make sure you understand every component of the form prior to the due dates.

• An initial version of the Safety Form (Preliminary) is due on June 29 and any team member may submit these parts of the form.
• The Safety Form (Final) is due on September 7 and your Primary PI must submit the final, completed form.

Visa Application Opens

Traveling internationally to attend the Giant Jamboree? Be sure to apply for your travel visa early! Information about travel visas and instructions on accessing the iGEM visa application letter system are available on the Help page.

Important: Visa applications can take months to process. The staff members at iGEM Headquarters cannot contact the consulate on your behalf if your visa application is delayed. By applying early, you increase your chances of attaining your visa on time to attend the Giant Jamboree.

GitHub Signup Opens (Software Track teams only)

The iGEM Github Repository signup opens today. This is a requirement for Software Track teams, but any team writing software may request access to the iGEM GitHub Repository. Teams may signup for access by emailing software [AT] igem [DOT] org. The deadline to submit your code documentation is October 17.