Upcoming · Competition, grades 6-8
Junior Neuro Bee
A free virtual neuroscience competition for grades 6-8, live on Zoom.
- WhenSaturday, October 17, 2026
- WhereOnline, on Zoom
- Raised$270 for the Alzheimer's Association — this fundraiser is still open
What it is
Junior Neuro Bee is a free, virtual neuroscience competition for students in grades 6-8, held live on Zoom on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Every student who registers also gets free access to a prep course and free live classes. Nothing about it costs anything, at any stage.
Registration is open until October 7, 2026, and it is free to enter.
Run of show (Pacific Time)
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Welcome and tech check |
| 10:15 AM | Auto-graded written round |
| 11:00 AM | Guest speaker and Q&A |
| 11:45 AM | Finalist announcement (about 10 finalists) |
| 11:50 AM | Verbal final round |
| 12:40 PM | Awards and close |
| 1:00 PM | Wrap |
What to study
Brain Facts, chapters 1 to 6.
Prizes
Prizes are sponsored by Biolympiads:
- Top 1 to 2 finishers — Advanced Brain Bee course credit
- Places 3 to 5 — a discounted quizzes-camp seat (3 seats total)
- Top 10 finishers — a question bank
Fundraising
Registration is free and is never tied to giving. If you would like to support Alzheimer’s research anyway, you can give through our Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser page.
Learn with us — it is free
Free neuroscience lessons, quizzes, and live classes for any student in grades 6-12. No fee, no application, no upsell.