UCLA Summer Program in Genomics, Bioinformatics and Systems Bio
UCLA’s B.I.G. Summer Research Program in Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Systems Biology
DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR COMPUTING, BIOLOGY, MATH, AND SCIENCE?
Bruins-In-Genomics (B.I.G.) Summer Research Program is an 8-week full-time immersion program for undergraduates interested in learning how to read and analyze genes and genomes. Through this program students will have the opportunity to experience graduate-level coursework, and learn the latest cutting-edge research, tools and methods used by leading scientists to solve real-world problems.
- JUNE 21 TO AUGUST 13, 2021 for Summer 21 program
- APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EARLY DECISION: January 4, 2021 at 5:00PM PST
- FINAL DEADLINE: March 1, 2021 at 5:00PM PST
$4,200 STIPEND AND SUPPORT FOR SELECT STUDENTS. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING incl. BREAKFAST. AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET UCLA FACULTY, POSTDOCS, AND GRAD STUDENTS
Applicants must be:
- a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 visa holder;
- preference will be given to students planning to apply to graduate school in Fall 2021 or Fall 2022;
- have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- have some familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. python, pearl, R, Java, MAT-LAB, C++, etc.);
- preferably have taken bioinformatics or biostatistics courses.
A finalized application will include:
- a complete online application form;
- one letter of recommendation from a faculty member;
- one copy of your unofficial transcript;
- one document containing short responses to a set of eight questions posted.
Visit the B.I.G. Summer Application for complete information. Questions? Contact BIGSummer@ucla.edu.
We welcome applications from students with disabilities. Please send us your questions or if you prefer, you may privately discuss accommodations for a disability by completing this form: https://www.cae.ucla.edu/contact-the-cae-department. Please mention BIG Summer in the text box provided.