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ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest

Annual essay contest by the American Society of Human Genetics. 2025 Question asks about the challenges of genetic privacy.

DNA Day Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide

January 9, 2026: Submission site opens

March 4, 2026: Submission site closes

Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
3-5 hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
International
Free
BeginnerFreeCompetitionSTEMYear-roundVirtual

How to Apply

  1. Submit essay through the online submission site starting January 9, 2026
  2. Essay must be submitted by a teacher, administrator, or parent (if home schooled)
  3. Essay must be written by one individual student in grades 9-12
  4. Follow essay guidelines including word count, references, and originality
  5. Submit before the deadline on March 4, 2026
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