For Schools & Educators
EBS welcomes students from Phillips Exeter Academy and partner schools. We provide everything students need to participate — no prior research program or infrastructure required.
What Schools Gain
EBS gives your students a structured first research experience that builds skills valued in college admissions, careers, and lifelong scientific curiosity.
First Research Experience
Students who participate in EBS gain their first substantive research credential — a presented, peer-reviewed biological study — before college applications.
Professional Connections
Your students will interact with and receive feedback from biologists, graduate students, and industry professionals — a rare opportunity at the high school and middle school level.
Scientific Literacy
The process of conducting and presenting dry-lab research builds skills in reading literature, data analysis, scientific writing, and oral communication.
No Lab Required
All EBS research is computational or literature-based. Your students can participate with a standard laptop and school internet connection — no specialized equipment needed.
Recognized Achievement
EBS participants receive a certificate of participation. Top presenters receive awards recognized by the Phillips Exeter Academy Genetics and Biotech Club.
Full Support Provided
From resource guides to organizing team support, EBS provides the scaffolding students need to succeed — so educators don't have to build a research program from scratch.
Who Can Participate?
EBS 2027 is open to students at Phillips Exeter Academy. We are exploring partnerships with other schools for future years.
Interested from another school? We may expand participation in future years. Contact us to express interest — partnerships with other New England schools are under consideration.
What to Expect
Submit your school's interest form. We'll send resources, timelines, and faculty advisor information.
Individual students register and receive access to the EBS resource library.
Students work on their projects with support from the EBS organizing team and the resource library.
Students submit their research abstracts. Acceptance notifications follow in April.
Students present in-person at Phillips Exeter Academy or online. Location and logistics details provided to registered schools.
School FAQ
Most students spend 2–4 hours per week from October through May. The commitment peaks around abstract submission (March) and the weeks before the symposium (April–May). Students set their own pace — EBS is designed to fit around a full academic schedule.
Not required, but recommended. Students benefit from a faculty point of contact at their school who can check in on their progress and help with any scheduling needs. EBS provides academic support through its resource library and organizing team.
EBS aims to be free for all student participants. There is no registration fee. Costs related to travel to the symposium venue are the responsibility of participants. We are actively seeking sponsors to support stipends for any students who need financial assistance.
Yes. Students may submit collaborative projects of up to 3 students. Each team member must contribute meaningfully to the research and be able to speak to any part of the project during the poster session. All team members must be registered individually.
Yes. EBS does not restrict students from submitting their work to other science fairs or competitions. We encourage students to share their research broadly — EBS is designed to be a supportive first step, not an exclusive commitment.