International Neuroscience Olympiad (INO)
Global brain-science competition using exams, events, and collaborative learning to make neuroscience accessible to students worldwide.
2026 INO-NEXUS Essay Contest is live. Submit by June 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
The International Neuroscience Olympiad (INO) is an international neuroscience olympiad and brain science competition.
Open to secondary students worldwide
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