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The NeuroBio Challenge

A multi-week, online research and coding competition for high school students exploring biology and AI.
Student-led. Beginner friendly. GitHub-based submissions.

What it is

After registering, you get curated prompts and datasets tied to real biological problems. You work independently or in a small team over a 2-3 week window to build a computational solution. At the end, you submit a GitHub repository (code + README + results) and a short written summary.

Time
2-3 weeks
Work style
Remote, async
Submission
GitHub repo
Quick checklist
1.Create an account
2.Pick a prompt + dataset
3.Build a baseline, then improve it
4.Document clearly in your README
5.Submit your GitHub repo + summary
Beginner friendly
We provide starter guides and examples so you can learn while building.
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Genetics and Gene Expression

Analyze biological data and build models to extract insight from gene-level measurements.

  • Baseline + improvements
  • Clear evaluation strategy
  • Interpretation and limitations
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Neuroscience and Signals

Work with brain-related or neural-signal-style datasets and build models that find structure or predict outcomes.

  • Time-series handling
  • Noise-aware evaluation
  • Strong visualization
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Biomedical Data Analysis

Solve a clinically-relevant data problem using careful analysis, baselines, and transparent reporting.

  • Clean pipeline
  • Reproducible results
  • Clear writeup
Image placeholders to add in /public: prompt-placeholder-1.jpg, prompt-placeholder-2.jpg, prompt-placeholder-3.jpg. Use simple biology/AI visuals (plots, microscope patterns, neuron diagrams, etc).
Real Experience
Build the habits of a researcher and engineer: baselines, iteration, evaluation, and clear reasoning.
Portfolio Output
You submit a GitHub repo that demonstrates real technical work. Clean, reviewable, and shareable.
Recognition
Top projects earn placements and highlights. Strong submissions may be featured on the site later.
Support
Beginner resources, templates, and guidance so you can learn while building instead of getting stuck.

How to Register

Create an account on our website. Registration and submissions are handled through the dashboard. If you're new to coding or ML, start with the resources page first and come back when you're ready.

What you will submit
GitHub repository
Code, README instructions, results, and any plots or outputs.
Short written summary
The question, your approach, key results, and what you learned.
Optional extras
A notebook, a report PDF, or a small demo. Keep it clean and reproducible.
Note: this competition is about clarity and reasoning. Not just “best accuracy wins.”

Check the Resources page for templates, formatting guidance, and submission requirements.