In 12 July – 19 July 2009, the 20th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) will be held in Tsukuba, Japan.
IBO is a competition for secondary school students.
Their skills in tackling biological problems, and dealing with biological experiments are tested. Interest in biology, inventiveness, creativity and perseverance are necessary.
In bringing together gifted students, the IBO tries to challenge and stimulate these students to expand their talents and to promote their career as a scientist.
Every participating country sends four students, who are the winners of the respective national competitions. They are to be accompanied by two team leaders as representatives of each country.
The information about the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) is available here and the guide can be downloaded from here. It contains the Organization Rules of the IBO which are officially accepted by all IBO members and have to be strictly followed by all participants. It also includes a brief history of the IBO and necessary information for new participating countries and future host countries.
