The Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) is a modern, dynamically developing competition supported by leading industry professionals. The Olympiad aims to foster students' interest in researching current biological and biotechnological challenges, promote experience sharing among participants, and encourage international cooperation.
The Olympiad is divided into three rounds: a theoretical round (individual), a practical round (individual), and a project round (team-based). Each round is held on a different day.
School students may participate in the Olympiad as part of a team of two to six members, all of whom must be between the ages of 14 and 18. Each team may be accompanied by one team leader (aged 18 or older) and up to two observers (aged 18 or older). Observers engage in professional exchange and communication with like-minded peers. Each country may only be represented by one team. The host country may have two national delegations.
The host party provides accommodation and meals for participants and team leaders. The sending party covers travel expenses. The participation of observers is financed separately, with an organizational fee of 70,000 RUB.
The working languages of the Olympiad are Russian and English. Materials are provided by the organizers in Russian and English, as well as in the national language if a translation is available. All participating delegations will have the opportunity to have the Olympiad tasks translated into their national language.
To ensure fairness and equal conditions, participants must hand over their personal electronic communication devices to their Team Leaders one day prior to the first round and until the completion of the third round.
The Olympiad will be held from May 15 to 22, 2026, in the Sirius Federal Territory. The Sirius Educational Center offers specialized training programs as part of its extracurricular education, as well as basic and secondary general education programs. In addition to competitive challenges, participants will enjoy an extensive cultural program including lectures, workshops, and excursions.