Slovak Brain Bee is Slovakia’s national neuroscience competition for students, organized under the International Brain Bee. Participants meet in Bratislava for a written test, neuroanatomy and neurohistology rounds, a top-10 podium challenge, and non-scored guest lectures.
The national winner qualifies to represent Slovakia at the International Brain Bee World Championship. The 2026 cycle is over, and the organizers have not announced the next application opening date.
Benefits & funding
- The national winner earns the opportunity to represent Slovakia at the International Brain Bee World Championship.
- Participants complete the competition rounds and may attend guest lectures by scientists.
- This record classifies the national round as Free because the official pages publish no participation fee; they also state no stipend, national cash award, or travel support.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 13–18 years old at the time of the competition.
- Applicants must attend an accredited Slovak primary or secondary school.
- A formal nomination from a teacher or school is mandatory.
- Each student may compete in the national round only once.
- The competition language is English; Slovak answers may be accepted for half credit.
- Applicants under 18 need a legal guardian’s signature.
- No nationality or separate residence requirement is stated; the school-enrollment rule is the geographic eligibility gate.
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Education required
High School
Age requirement
13–18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Complete the online application form linked from the Join Us page.
- 2Obtain a teacher or school nomination and the required signatures, including a legal guardian’s signature if under 18.
- 3Scan and email the completed materials to the organizing team.
- 4Wait for the organizers to review and confirm the registration.
Program timeline
Application deadline
May 20, 2026
National competition
June 12, 2026