International Brain Bee
International Brain Bee was founded by Dr. Norbert Myslinski with a mission to build better brains to fight brain disorders. Since its inception, the International Brain Bee has inspired thousands of students to study and pursue careers in neuroscience.
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Competition Overview
Individuals must be between 14 and 18 years of age at the time of the competition
Eligibility
$250
Team Registration Fee
September 27 to October 5
National Competition
Competition Details
1. 2024 Championship
The International Brain Bee promotes student engagement with neuroscience through a three-tiered competition: students start by signing up for a Local Brain Bee, the winners of which compete in their country’s National Brain Bee. National Brain Bees annually sends one representative to compete at the International Brain Bee world championship.
The 2024 IBB World Championship will be held virtually, in conjunction with the American Psychological (APA) Convention 2024 in Chicago, Illinois on October 5-9. Eligible National Brain Bee Champions from across the globe will come together for an exciting competition and social program.
2. Championship Level
Local, National, and International
3. Championship Section
Upon arrival at the competition, student participants will receive extended and updated rules for each competition section: Neuroanatomy, Diagnosis, Live Q&A, Written, Histology
4. Awards
The IBB World Champion will receive $3,000 and a personalized plaque. Second and third-place winners will be awarded $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. The top 5 winners will receive a medal and participate in the second IBB NextGen event in Canada in July 2025.
IBB Neuroanatomy/Histology Awards
The award recognizes top students in the neuroanatomy/neurohistology component of the IBB World Championship. Students will receive $100 prize and a book featuring the word of Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón Y Cajal and his contributions to neuroscience through his artistic brain imagery.
