Edmonton
The Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) in the Edmonton region is coordinated by BioAlberta and implemented by Edmonton coordinator Richelle Prickett.
What is SABC all about?
Are you looking for the chance to discover what scientific research is all about? With the Sanofi-Aventis Biotalent Challenge you will have the opportunity to write a research proposal, carry out experiments in a lab, and compete for cash prizes.
Participation in the Edmonton region is open to students currently in Grades 10, 11 and 12. Individuals or groups of up to four students are invited to apply. Your application will be reviewed by an expert panel, just as a grant would be reviewed for researchers applying for money at the University. Successful applicants will be notified in mid-November and matched with a mentor in December. SABC participants will begin their research in December 2009 (whenever you and lab personnel are available) and must be completed by April.
First place winners from each region are invited to compete at the National SABC, held in Ottawa in April 2010.
Why Participate?
Along with a fabulous opportunity to work alongside accomplished mentors and participate in “real-life” research, the SABC may result in job opportunities or reference letters. Over $6000 in cash prizes are presented to winners at the Edmonton Regional competition to be shared between the winners and their schools.
How do I get involved?
Talk to your high school science teacher about the program or contact the regional coordinator, Richelle Prickett.
Interested in competing in SABC 2010?
Now is the time to get started! Proposals are being accepted on-line until October 31st, 2009.
Please watch this site for information regarding dates and deadlines for SABC 2010.
SABC 2010 Important Dates and More Information
Proposal Writing Workshop: Thursday, October 15, 2009 (details)
Proposal Submission Deadline:
Online – October 31, 2009
Hardcopy – postmarked by October 31, 2009 or hand delivered to BioAlberta office by November 2, 2009
WHMIS/BioSafety training - Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 (details)
Meet and Greet night – Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 (details)
Interim Meeting – Thursday, February 25th, 2010 (details)
Edmonton SABC 2010 Competition: April 15th, 2010
National SABC 2010 Competition: April 26 & 27, 2010 (participants must be present in Ottawa to compete)
Past Edmonton Winners
2009 Edmonton Winners
2008 Edmonton Winners