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University of Southern California Bioinformatics Institute in Genomic ScienceOverviewThe USC Center of Excellence in Genomic Science is one of nine centers nationwide funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our Center's emphasis is on genetic variation in human populations and the relationship of that variation to human health. The 2008 Summer Institute will take place from June 9 through August 1, 2008. This institute will, as the name indicates, be concerned with bioinformatics and genomics. These disciplines are central to all aspects of biological and biomedical science. The BIGS Summer Program does not offer laboratory research experience. Instead, through formal and informal coursework, group projects and a seminar program, students explore a wide variety of topics in computational biology, bioinformatics and molecular biology. Program Highlights
EligibilityBoth undergraduates (normally at the junior or senior level), and beginning graduate students are eligible. Appropriate fields of study include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering. We especially invite applications from members of those minority groups who are under-represented in the sciences: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives) and natives of the Pacific Islands. To be eligible for minority support applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend and HousingThe amount of support varies. Minority students are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $4000, on-campus housing, six units of course credit and a travel allowance. Support is also dependent upon satisfactory performance in the program. How to ApplyApplicants must arrange for two Letters of Recommendation to be sent by e-mail or U.S. mail to: Center of Excellence in Genomic Science Phone: (213) 740-7439
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