The IBO brings together the most gifted Biology Talents from around the world.
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.
To value curiosity and to empower young biologists to develop their interest in life sciences.
To shape an international network of biology talents and future life science leaders.
To identify highly gifted biology students and to stimulate their talents further.
To encourage cross-cultural dialogue by bringing together biology students from around the world.
To set new standards in the education and assessment of highly gifted biology students.
Keep in touch with participants from around the world and discover excellent research projects by joining the worldwide IBO Alumni network.
IBO’s alumni are currently organized on a separate website, organized by our esteemed colleague Junichi Saito / NBO Japan.
Please use the link below to reach the alumni website.
The Nobel Prize for Physiology / Medicine, 2016
The Nobel Prize for Physiology / Medicine, 2001
The winners of National Biology Olympiads from more than 70 countries & regions worldwide participate annually in IBO.
UAE is honoured to host the 34th IBO, the world’s most prestigious scientific Olympiad, in Al Ain from 2nd to 11th July, 2023.
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