Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain

Join the national quest for Ethiopia’s brightest young minds in the ultimate high school neuroscience challenge

About the Competition

The Ethiopian Brain Bee is Ethiopia’s premier national neuroscience competition geared towards high school students in Gr 9 – 12 in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian BrainBee is apart of the International Brain Bee such that all National Brain Bee winners will compete for the International BrainBee Championship.

Round 1 is an online quiz open nationwide with multiple choice and short answers, patient diagnosis, and neuroanatomy/neurohistology. Round 2, the top three scorers advance to a live final showdown. The champion earns the chance to represent Ethiopia at the International BrainBee. Respective dates will be announced.

What is International BrainBee (IBB) ?

The International Brain Bee (IBB) is the world’s leading neuroscience competition for students aged 13–19, founded in 1998 by Dr. Norbert Myslinski to spark curiosity about the brain and encourage careers in brain research and medicine. Students first compete in local “Brain Bees,” advance to national championships, and top winners represent their countries at the annual IBB World Championship, typically held alongside major scientific conferences. Today the IBB network spans nearly 50 countries and is run by a global non-profit in partnership with universities, hospitals, and science organizations.

General Information

Who Can Participate?

The Ethiopian BrainBee is open to all high school students from grades 9 through 12 in Ethiopia, and who have an interest for the Brain.

How to Prepare for the Competition?

All the material for preparation including tutoring sessions, videos, and practice questions can be found here on the study resources page.

How to Register?

Registration is free. Click the Register button and complete the form to join the competition.

When is the Competition Date?

The competition date and location will be announced soon.

What are the Prizes for the Winners?

The champion receives full coaching for the International Brain Bee and a neuroscience internship at Addis Ababa University.

When is the International Brain Bee?

The International Brain Bee (IBB) competition will takes place usually after July every year. Exact date will be announced in IBB website and here.

Get Involved

Organizers

Dr. Yared Zenebe

Assistant Prof. of Neurology, AA University,

Chair, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Ethiopia

ebb@ethiopianbrainbee.com

Mr. Adam Mulugeta

Boston , Massachusetts, USA
(Neuroscience major)