ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest
Annual essay contest by the American Society of Human Genetics. 2025 Question asks about the challenges of genetic privacy.
DNA Day Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9-12 worldwide
January 9, 2026: Submission site opens
March 4, 2026: Submission site closes
How to Apply
- Submit essay through the online submission site starting January 9, 2026
- Essay must be submitted by a teacher, administrator, or parent (if home schooled)
- Essay must be written by one individual student in grades 9-12
- Follow essay guidelines including word count, references, and originality
- Submit before the deadline on March 4, 2026
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