Eligibility: Competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate Microbiology students in Nigerian Universities.
Prizes:
  • Top entries at undergraduate and postgraduate categories will receive a Tablet, one-year professional membership subscription, one-on-one mentorship from a r-bridge team member and a Certificate of Achievement.
Selection criteria:
Entries will be judged by a panel of academics, researchers and science communicators in Nigeria and the Diaspora. 
The criteria for assessment will be:
  • Originality (30%)
  • Relevance & practicality of ideas within local context (50%)
  • Clarity of expression, flow, and thought (20%)

How to Submit Entries for R-Bridge Microbiology Essay Competition.

Entries should address “How can Microbiology improve lives and livelihood in Nigeria?”
Entries should contain
  • First Name & Surname
  • Email Address
  • University (Level)
  • Category: Undergraduate or Postgraduate
Entries should not be longer than one page at Arial Size 11, single spacing.
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​Subject heading should contain Essay2020_FirstName_Surname
Send entries and enquiries email to essay@r-bridge.org
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