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Our Mission & Goals
As the premier high school biology student competition worldwide, we aim to identify, inspire, empower and support the next generation of leaders in the life sciences and to develop their international network.
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PassionTo value curiosity and to empower young biologists to develop their interest in life sciences. 
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CooperationTo shape an international network of biology talents and future life science leaders. 
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ExcellenceTo identify highly gifted biology students and to stimulate their talents further. 
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InterculturalismTo encourage cross-cultural dialogue by bringing together biology students from around the world. 
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EducationTo set new standards in the education and assessment of highly gifted biology students. 
 
 
 
 
