The National Human Genome Research Institute
invites talented and dedicated graduate students to apply to the:

Advances in Genomics Research Summer Program

August 6-10, 2012

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) coordinated the efforts of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to sequence the human genome as part of in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). Since the completion of the HGP in April 2003, the field of genomics research has become fast-paced and expansive.

This summer, the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research will offer a new, intensive, six-day program in genomics specifically designed for promising graduate students with an interest in pursuing careers in genomics research. Students will attend seminars presented by leading NHGRI research investigators. Seminars will provide updates on the latest advances in genomics research, focus on the most current understanding of the genetic basis of disease and examine the ethical, legal and social implications of genomics research.

Graduate students will join faculty participants of the NHGRI Summer Workshop in Genomics for seminars and will also take advantage of activities focused on career development and networking. Graduate students will present their research at a poster session, engage in informal discussions with NHGRI investigators and postdoctoral trainees and participate in extended tours of working laboratories and facilities at the NIH.

A Sample of Course Content

2011 Short Course Agenda

Accommodations, Travel, Meals

NHGRI will pay for hotel accommodations, meals and domestic travel both to and from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

Eligibility

This course is intended to encourage participation of promising graduate students from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis (See: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering [nsf.gov]). Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program at an accredited U.S. college or university. To be eligible, candidates must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

How to Apply

Applications to the 2012 NHGRI Advances in Genomics Research Summer Program are being accepted from February 13 - April 2, 2012. Applicants selected for the program will be notified by May 2, 2012.

The application period is closed.

For more information

Faith Harrow, Ph.D.
Training Program Coordinator
Intramural Training Office
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
123 South Drive
Room 1013
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: (301) 451-3645
Fax: (301) 480-3897
E-mail: harrowf@mail.nih.gov

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Posted: February 10, 2012