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IYNA Neuroethics Essay Contest

Run by International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA)

Deadline: 31 August 2026

OnlineOnline (global)Essay over 4-6 weeksFreeCompetitiveMedium effort

About this opportunity

<p>The IYNA-INS Neuroethics Essay Competition is an annual global essay contest co-hosted by the International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA) and the International Neuroethics Society (INS), with support from the Dana Foundation. Students explore a focused problem at the intersection of brain sciences, ethics and law.</p> <ul> <li>Open to secondary and high school students, post-secondary students, and early-career trainees from any country.</li> <li>Four submission categories: IYNA-INS High School Essay, General Audience Essay, Academic Essay, and Video Essay.</li> <li>Written essays must be in English by a single author and meet per-category word limits; videos must meet stated time limits.</li> <li>Winners receive cash prizes, a free one-year INS student membership, and stipends to attend the INS annual meeting.</li> <li>Submission deadline falls in mid-to-late July each year.</li> </ul> <p>Entries are submitted via the contest entry form and online portal linked on the IYNA Neuroethics page.</p>

Who can apply

High school and early college students globally; open individual registration

How to apply

The 2026 essay deadline was 31 August 2026, 11:30pm PDT, and the organiser's submission form now says 'The submission deadline has passed' (checked 2 Oct 2026). The page announces no dates for a 2027 contest, and winners are due to be emailed by November 2026.

What you get

Prize moneyNetworkStipend

Frequently asked

Who runs this?+

Run by International Youth Neuroscience Association (IYNA).

Who can apply?+

High school and early college students globally; open individual registration

When's the deadline?+

Applications close on 31 August 2026.

Is it paid?+

No fees to apply. Selected participants may receive a stipend or prize from the organiser.

What will I walk away with?+

You can expect prize money, network and stipend.

How do I apply?+

The 2026 essay deadline was 31 August 2026, 11:30pm PDT, and the organiser's submission form now says 'The submission deadline has passed' (checked 2 Oct 2026).

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Last verified 1 October 2026·Updated 1 October 2026