About the Olympiad
Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) 2025 will be held on the Sirius federal territory, Russian Federation, from 10 to 17 May 2025.
OIBO is an international biology competition aimed at engaging students in addressing and solving relevant biological and biotechnological issues, in collaboration with industrial partners, as well as developing international cooperation and exchange of experience between participants.
The Olympiad includes three rounds: theoretical round (individual), practical round (individual) and project round (team only) – held on different days.
Students aged 14 to 18 inclusive can participate in teams of up to 6 members. Each team can be accompanied by one leader (above 18). Each team can bring up to 2 observers (adults), who will exchange professional experience, communicate with the like-minded people and take part in the dialogue of cultures.
The official languages of the OIBO are Russian and English. The tasks for the participants will be provided by the organizers both in Russian and in English, tasks can be provided in the national language, if there is a translation from the national jury. The opportunity to translate tasks into the national language will be provided for the delegations.
One day before the first round and until the end of the third round, participants of the Olympiad are required to register and hand over their personal electronic means of communication.
Each country can be represented by one team only. The host country has the right to invite two teams to take part in the Olympiad.
Registration will be open until April 20, 2025.
Not only can participants expect interesting Olympiad tasks, but they can also make the most of an extensive cultural agenda with lectures, master classes and excursions.
The host, the Sirius federal territory provides accommodation and meals for teams and leaders. Travel of the participants and team leaders is paid for by he sending party. Observer participation is funded separately through the registration fee.
Recommended arrival date: May 10, 2025.
Recommended departure date: May 17, 2025.
OIBO is an international biology competition aimed at engaging students in addressing and solving relevant biological and biotechnological issues, in collaboration with industrial partners, as well as developing international cooperation and exchange of experience between participants.
The Olympiad includes three rounds: theoretical round (individual), practical round (individual) and project round (team only) – held on different days.
Students aged 14 to 18 inclusive can participate in teams of up to 6 members. Each team can be accompanied by one leader (above 18). Each team can bring up to 2 observers (adults), who will exchange professional experience, communicate with the like-minded people and take part in the dialogue of cultures.
The official languages of the OIBO are Russian and English. The tasks for the participants will be provided by the organizers both in Russian and in English, tasks can be provided in the national language, if there is a translation from the national jury. The opportunity to translate tasks into the national language will be provided for the delegations.
One day before the first round and until the end of the third round, participants of the Olympiad are required to register and hand over their personal electronic means of communication.
Each country can be represented by one team only. The host country has the right to invite two teams to take part in the Olympiad.
Registration will be open until April 20, 2025.
Not only can participants expect interesting Olympiad tasks, but they can also make the most of an extensive cultural agenda with lectures, master classes and excursions.
The host, the Sirius federal territory provides accommodation and meals for teams and leaders. Travel of the participants and team leaders is paid for by he sending party. Observer participation is funded separately through the registration fee.
Recommended arrival date: May 10, 2025.
Recommended departure date: May 17, 2025.
About the Sirius federal territory
The Sirius federal territory is located in the Imeretinskaya Lowland between the Mzymta and Psou rivers and surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains and a unique nature reserve (Caucasian Biosphere Reserve and Sochi National Park). The territory hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics, following which Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated the foundation of the Sirius Educational Center for talented children from all across the country.
Now, based on the Olympic legacy, Sirius also accommodates and develops the University of Science and Technology, the Presidential Lyceum, modern laboratories, as well as cultural and sports infrastructure. Both children and their teachers and mentors study here. Scientists create innovative solutions thanks to the vast capabilities of the Sirius Science and Technology Center. Engineers work on delivering and adapting such solutions to urban spaces. National standards in education, science, culture, sport, and other fields are set here to later be scaled all over the country. The open Sirius federal project aims at identifying and developing talents of all ages for the benefit of the whole country and each and every Russian citizen as well.
Now, based on the Olympic legacy, Sirius also accommodates and develops the University of Science and Technology, the Presidential Lyceum, modern laboratories, as well as cultural and sports infrastructure. Both children and their teachers and mentors study here. Scientists create innovative solutions thanks to the vast capabilities of the Sirius Science and Technology Center. Engineers work on delivering and adapting such solutions to urban spaces. National standards in education, science, culture, sport, and other fields are set here to later be scaled all over the country. The open Sirius federal project aims at identifying and developing talents of all ages for the benefit of the whole country and each and every Russian citizen as well.
