Calendar

The dates on 2016 Calendar are in draft form and are subject to change. Check back periodically to be aware of any changes.
This notice will be removed when all dates are finalized.





January

Get ready for iGEM 2016!

February

*

Before registering your team, remember to read and understand the Requirements.

Team Registration opens

Please note:
All the information on your team information page must be completed in order for your team to be approved. See the checklist on your team information page for an at-a-glance view.

March

31

Regular team registration closes. After this date, the team registration fee increases by $500 USD to $5,000 USD.
See the Team Registration Fee page for details.

Team Registration: regular registration closes

April

*

DNA Distribution kit ships from iGEM HQ; arrival date may vary per country. (China teams, please click for a note about shipping) For details on how to use your DNA distribution kit, see the 2016 DNA Distribution page. [LINK PENDING]

DNA Distribution ships!

May

1

Team Registration: late registration closes

Safety Check-Ins start

Team Meetups

June

1

Visa Application Day

*

In early iGEM years, we ran Teachers' Workshops to bring together team instructors from both new and old teams. This was an opportunity to meet other instructors, exchange ideas, and learn about synthetic biology and iGEM in more detail. As iGEM grew, however, it became increasingly difficult to coordinate, especially as iGEM started coordinating regional Jamborees. This year, we are considering the possibility of holding a Teachers' Workshop, either in person at iGEM Headquarters or virtually. Please contact us and let us know if you are interested in such an event.

Teachers' Workshop

July

1

Project Description due

29

About our Lab Form Due

29

About our Project Form Due

iGEM Tip:
Start working on your wiki! Visit the Resources page for help.

August

12

Track Selection

12

Title and Abstract

31

Giant Jamboree: Registration Closes

September

16

Team Rosters Due

23

Giant Jamboree: Hotel Booking Deadline

October

7

Giant Jamboree: Late Registration Closes
(all guests)

*

Team Banners Due (optional)

*

More information coming soon.

Final Safety Form Due

14

Complete your Judging Form! More information coming soon.

Judging Forms Due

19

Wiki Freeze!

21

You must send your part submissions by this date. (They do not need to arrive at iGEM Headquarters by this date.)
More information about part submissions

Part Submissions (Send by this date)

27

Giant Jamboree begins!

31

Giant Jamboree ends