Judging
Judging Hub
This page serves as the 2017 Judging Hub. Each section below can be clicked on to bring you to a page with more details for each topic.
Please email us at hq AT igem DOT org with any questions about this information.
Judging Handbook
We provide a Judging Handbook for both judges and teams to review during the iGEM season. This handbook allows everyone involved in the competition to see how judging works in iGEM.
You can see the judging handbook from 2016 here. While we do not expect any major changes in how teams are judged in 2017, we will be updating this handbook to include more examples and more precise language for the 2017 season.
Information for Judges
Judging during iGEM focuses on evaluating team projects and presentations, while providing constructive and positive feedback to the teams. It is an integral part of iGEM's success and we hope you consider joining our voluntary judging team!
Apply to be a Judge!
The Judging Application will be available in early 2017. Please note: Judging at iGEM is done on a volunteer basis.
Judge List
The 2017 Judge List will be available closer to the Giant Jamboree. This list will only be visible to other Judges.
Information for Teams
Every team member should read through the information provided below. Each team member should read through everything on this page and on the detail pages prior to starting work on their iGEM project.
Judging Forms
Teams must fill out a Judging Form prior to the Giant Jamboree. For details about how to fill out your judging form, click here.
2017 Rubric
Judges will use a rubric to evaluate your team. For details about the questions asked on the rubric, click here.
Pages for Awards
Teams are required to use specific URLs for different awards. For a list of required award pages, click here.
Competition Hub
Teams must fulfill a number of requirements to participate in the competition. Please see our Competition Hub here for more information.
Medals and Awards
iGEM teams compete for medals and various types of prizes at the Giant Jamboree. Please read through the information below and on the detail pages to learn more about the criteria for each type of award you can compete for in 2017.
Medals
All teams can earn a medal. Teams can only win one medal in a given iGEM year. Teams must nominate themselves using the Judging Form. For more details about the 2017 medal criteria, click here.
Awards
Teams can compete for various awards on top of the medals. These awards include the Grand Prize, Track Awards, and Special Prizes. For more details about the 2017 award criteria, click here.
