Introduction to the contest
The Mammoth International Contest on Omics Sciences (MICOS), is an international event jointly initiated by BGI·Research，and other organizations. It targets multidisciplinary talents from universities, research institutes, enterprises, and other institutions, aiming to deeply focus on new dynamics, trends, and technologies in the development of the life science industry, and to promote innovation in the field of life sciences. Previously, the MICOS has successfully hosted four innovation competitions focusing on research and industry hotspots in the life science field. The 2025 Mammoth International Contest on Omics Sciences - Youth Scientist Track (referred to as 2025 MICOS-Youth) officially launch on May 16th.
BGI·Research
BGI BIOVERSE
IEEA, Guangdong Science & Technology Infrastructure Center, China National Genebank, Global Alliance of Future Scientists
This competition is arranged with two tracks: the “Youth Scientist Track” and the “Cell Model Track”.
The competition will focus on designing projects around three directions: biodiversity, rare and invasive species surveys, environmental pollution and ecological protection. Participants are required to complete a project proposal, conduct eDNA full-process testing (including field expeditions, experimental operations, and data analysis), and submit a formal research report followed by an on-site defense.
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Competition registration and submission of project proposals;
Registration deadline: May 31st, 23:59 (UTC+8);
Preliminary round submission deadline: June 20th, 23:59 (UTC+8);
The top 1,000 enter the intermediary round.
Participants complete on-site assembly and form teams;
Collaborate as a team to conduct local ecological environment research, field expeditions, sample
collection, eDNA testing experimental procedures, and foundational data analysis learning.
On-site assembly point: Beijing, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Sanya, Hangzhou, Wuhan.
Data production, analysis, and interpretation, online Q&A and guidance, database upload, and
submission of research reports;
Intermediary round submission deadline: September 25th, 23:59 (UTC+8).
The top 60 enter the final round.
Submission of the final formal paper and defense PPT.
Formal paper submission deadline: October 18th, 23:59 (UTC+8);
Defense PPT submission deadline: October 20th, 23:59 (UTC+8).
Organize final roadshow and award presentation.
Note: If the above time changes, the latest official announcement shall prevail.
| Awards | Rewards | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| First Prize | Certificate of Honor and Trophy | 3 |
| Second Prize | Certificate of Honor and Trophy | 10 |
| Third Prize | Certificate of Honor and Trophy | 20 |
| Excellent Prize | Certificate of Honor | Several |
| Special Prize | Certificate of Honor | Several |
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