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Application

Erstellt von Igor Koop, zuletzt aktualisiert am 26. März 2026 Lesedauer: 12 Minute(n)

This is the application form to join the iGEM Munich 2026 team. Note that this form only functions correctly in the desktop version and you must be logged in to submit it. Please submit your application by Friday the 12th of December, 23:59:59 CET. The application can be amended after submission but before the final deadline. Your entry will then be reviewed by iGEM Munich alumni and advisors. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at info@igem-munich.com.

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1. Personal and contact information General biographical information about you, your contact details, and your current study program.
Full name:
Photo:
Date of birth:	Age is used to determine the team's section – undergraduate or overgraduate.
University email:
Google email:	Email associated with a Google account for accessing team's services.
University:
Study program:
Semester:	semester

2. Qualifications and experience

Your aspirations for the iGEM competition along with the skills and experience that qualify you for these roles.

Please keep answers concise, we review each application thoroughly and will gladly explore details with you during the interview.

Select tasks you would like to be responsible for and/or actively work on during your iGEM participation?

	Wet lab: planning, designing, performing, and evaluating experiments
	Dry lab: mathematical analysis, modeling, simulations, development of specialised software
	Hardware: engineering of mechanical, electrical, or optical devices
	Project management: central organization and coordination of the project, team building
	Fundraising and finance: acquisition of sponsor and handling of funds
	Wiki and sysadmin: IT maintenance, as well as set-up, coding, and development of the wiki
	Human practices: engaging with stakeholders, users, and experts
	Entrepreneurship: exploring commercialization opportunities and formulating business strategy
	Education and outreach: establishing scientific dialogue and curating outreach materials
	Design and graphics: creating brand identity, posters, and presentations, video editing
	Social media: multi-platform interaction with followers and iGEMers

Wet lab: Describe in bullet points your wet lab experience and qualifications (where? when? how long? what topic? what skills?). Please focus on describing longer experiences, such as research internships and thesis work, and avoid listing short mandatory practical courses.

Wet lab: How would you self-assess your expertise in the following wet lab-related skills?

Cloning:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Construct design:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Gels & blotting:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Protein purification:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Microbiological culture:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Mammalian cell culture:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Microscopy techniques:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Data & statistical analysis:	None Basic Skilled Pro

Dry lab: Describe in bullet points your dry lab experience and qualifications (where? when? how long? what topic? what skills?). Please provide links to relevant projects or contributions (e.g. GitHub repositories).

Dry lab: How would you self-assess your expertise in the following dry lab-related skills?

Structure visualisation:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Structure prediction:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Protein design:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Mathematical models:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Data & statistical analysis:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Omics technologies:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Programming (scripting & algorithms):	None Basic Skilled Pro

Hardware: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in hardware (where? when? how long? what topic? whatskills?).

Project management: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in project management.

Fundraising and finance: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in fundraising and finance.

Wiki and sysadmin: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in website development (HTML, CSS, JS) and backend management. Please provide links to relevant projects or contributions (e.g. GitHub repositories).

Wiki and sysadmin: How would you self-assess your expertise in the following server management and website development-related skills?

Frontend development:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Backend maintenance:	None Basic Skilled Pro
UI design:	None Basic Skilled Pro

Human practices: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in human practices (stakeholder engagement, social sciences methods, legal and policy expertise, and social and ethical theories / frameworks, etc.).

Entrepreneurship: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in entrepreneurship.

Education and outreach: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in education and outreach.

Education and outreach: How would you self-assess your expertise in the following education and outreach-related skills?

Teaching & tutoring:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Organising events:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Public speaking:	None Basic Skilled Pro

Design and graphics: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in design and graphics. Please mention professional software you used and, if possible, provide links to your projects and contributions.

Design and graphics: How would you self-assess your expertise in the following design and graphics-related skills?

Raster graphics:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Vector graphics:	None Basic Skilled Pro
3D graphics:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Animation:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Video editing:	None Basic Skilled Pro
Sound editing:	None Basic Skilled Pro

Social media: Describe in bullet points your experience and qualifications in social media work.

What additional skills do you bring to the team that could be useful in the context of iGEM? May include both skills associated with subgroup activities you haven't selected above or other relevant skills.

Describe your past team project experiences, your usual role in these teams, and key teamwork lessons you've learned.

3. Motivation and commitment

Motivations for participating in iGEM and availability throughout the competition period.

Please keep answers concise, we review each application thoroughly and will gladly explore details with you during the interview.

How did you hear about iGEM?

	From events featuring iGEM
	On social media
	On the internet
	In a lecture
	From a poster
	From your study coordinator
	From friends or family
	From your previous iGEM participation
	Other sources

Which kick-off events did you attend (in-person or virtually)?

	Kick-off 1 (TUM): General introduction to the iGEM competition
	Kick-off 1 (LMU): General introduction to the iGEM competition
	Kick-off 2: Speed dating with synthetic biology concepts
	Kick-off 3: Deep dive into iGEM subgroups and their responsibilities
	Kick-off 4: Exploring, judging, and presenting past iGEM projects

What is your motivation for joining the iGEM Munich team?

What are your 2 favourite previous non-Munich iGEM projects? Please describe why in 3–5 sentences each.

What is your expected time commitment (hours/week) during the iGEM competition cycle?

Jan–Apr: Apr–Aug: Aug–Oct:

Do you have any other major time-intensive (more than 3 weeks) activities planned during the iGEM cycle (internship, thesis, study abroad, job…)? Having prior commitments is not disqualifying in any way, but is important for the future team's planning.

Tell us 3 fun facts about yourself.

4. Privacy and data protection
By submitting this application, you give your consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data and application material by iGEM Munich for the selection process. The data will be permanently stored on the servers of the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ). Collection, processing, and usage of your data in the context of the aforementioned objectives will be conducted in accordance with the Bavarian Data Protection Act (BayDSG). The collection, processing, and use of your data take place on a voluntary basis. Furthermore, you can revoke your consent at any time. In this case, you won't be considered as an applicant for the team membership. Please send any notice of cancellation to: info@igem-munich.com. In the event of cancellation, your data will be deleted upon receipt of your notice.
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iGEM Application Form

1. Personal and contact information

2. Qualifications and experience

3. Motivation and commitment

4. Privacy and data protection