iGEM: international Genetically Engineered Machine Competition
iGEM is a competition where students conduct a half-year project in synthetic biology. More than 400 teams participate each year, with many of the best Universities in the world among the competitors.
Synbio UZH has been recruiting and supporting teams since 2019 - and will continue to do so in the future as a part of the Student Biolab.
Interested in joining the 2026 iGEM teams? Recruiting has started, you can find on this page & on the Application page how recruiting will work!
Join the Info Event on November 6th, 2025 (18:30) and find out more! Presentation at UZH Irchel Campus (Y10-G-03/04) followed by apéro & networking.
The selection will take place between November and December, the deadline for submitting the application is the 24th of November (23:59), 2025.
Want to get involved or apply?
We are always looking for motivated people to join the next iGEM teams or advise/assist the current team.
The recruitment for the 2026 iGEM teams has started! If you’re interested in joining check the Application page for more info about how iGEM is recruited and a timeline of the recruitment process.
You will find the application form for 2026 in the Application page after the Info Event (Nov. 6), for questions or to join as an advisor contact: igem@studentbiolab.ch
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