2023 RNA Institute Summer Fellowship Program

Overview

The RNA Institute summer program is offering a competitive summer fellowship program with opportunities for both remote bioinformatics training program and in-person laboratory research based on mentor availability. The bioinformatics program delivers training in bioinformatic analysis of RNA-Seq data followed independent bioinformatic research supervised by an RNA Institute faculty member. This competitive program will provide students with the skillset and tools that are a vital component for advanced degrees and careers in any STEM field.

Apply Here!

Application Deadline: April 2, 2023

Program Structure

Overview of both tracks of The RNA Institute Summer Fellowship program.

Bioinformatics Program (2023)

Below is a summary of the summer bioinformatics program.

• You must be a citizen of the United States, or on an F1 or J1 Visa, to participate and receive the stipend. If you don't meet this requirement you are still able to audit the course without receiving the stipend
• You do not need to have a mentor decided prior to applying to the fellowship
• 9 weeks in length, starts June 12th, ends Aug 11th
• Competitive stipends will be available based on the successful completion of the program
• After being selected to the program, students will receive packet of information, including some pre-course work and administrative paperwork, by the end of May
• The pre-course work develops basic programming skills and these short online courses should be completed prior to the start date of June 12th
• Participants are expected to be available at 11am for morning lectures and 4pm for small group meetings (small group meeting times may be adjusted depending on group leaders)
• The summer bioinformatics program is separated into two projects:
  • Project 1 is the same for all students and is used to teach a pipeline for analysis of RNA sequencing data
  • Participants will complete Project 1 by July 7th
  • Project 2 is based on data from or relevant to research in their mentor’s lab
  • Participants are expected to have a plan for Project 2 and access to data for Project 2 by July 14th
• All participants will present their Project 2 at the Summer Fellowship Symposium on August 9-11th 

Laboratory Research (2023)

Below is a summary of the summer laboratory research.

• You must be a citizen of the United States, or on an F1 or J1 Visa, to participate and receive the stipend
• You must contact and have a mentor prior to applying to the fellowship
• The length of the program and weekly hours depends upon your mentor but is typically about 20 hours/week from June to August
• Students will receive financial support based on the agreement with your mentor.
• Students will receive a packet of information, including administrative paperwork, by the end of May
• From June 12th to July 7th there will be weekly general interest science lectures. Participants must attend these lectures.
• From July 10th to August 11th there will be weekly research seminars or professional development workshops. Participants must attend these workshops.
• All participants will present their Research at the Summer Fellowship Symposium on August 10-12th

Click here to apply!

Application deadline is April 2, 2023.