Annual European DNA Day Essay Contest

European Society of Human Genetics

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The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), would like you to join us again in celebrating DNA day in Europe. In 2008 it accepted the American Society of Human Genetics’ (ASHG) invitation to sponsor a DNA Day Essay contest in European secondary schools, as the ASHG had done very successfully in the US the previous two years. The essay contest is one of several activities held to promote knowledge and understanding of genetics among teachers and their students.

The contest intends to challenge students to examine, question and reflect on the importance and social implications of genetic research and its applications. Essays are expected to contain substantive, well-reasoned arguments indicative of a depth of understanding of the issues addressed by the selected essay question.

Funding details

The Annual European DNA Day Essay Contest is being held by the European Society for Human Genetics (ESHG) for the third year running in 2010. Winners and runners-up will receive a cash prize of up to 300 Euros, and their teachers will be rewarded with up to 1000 Euros to spend on a science project or buying classroom equipment.