1. Find an idea that interests you in the biotechnology field. For an overview of the biotechnology field, check out the BioAlberta website.

2. Figure out what question you would like to answer through your research project. Find out what research is being done in Edmonton. For more ideas on possible projects or information on biotechnology research that is being done in Edmonton, check out the links at the bottom of this page.

Is there a lab doing research that your idea would fit with? Contact the researcher and let them know that you are interested in the SABC and what the competition entails. Explain the research topic you are interested in and ask them for help or if they would like to be your mentor for the SABC program (keep in mind that this is a part time research project that must be finished by early April).

3. Follow the links from the SABC home page for the online application. There you will find some helpful hints and guidelines on how to develop and write a proposal.

4. Write and submit your proposal on-line by the deadline (October 31, 2009)

Check out the following links to help you get started:

Science Buddies
SMARTS
University of Alberta, Departments and Programs
National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT); Nano-Life Sciences
Faculty of Science (Research areas), U of A
Faculty of Engineering (Research areas), U of A
Department of Biomedical Engineering, U of A
Research at NAIT