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National Human Genome Research Institute Summer Workshop in GenomicsThe Short CourseAugust 1 - 6, 2010
About the NHGRI Summer Workshop in GenomicsThe NHGRI Summer Workshop in Genomics is offered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This intensive, six-day course is designed to update biology instructors, as well as other instructors and researchers in related disciplines, on genomic science. The course focuses on the continuing effort to find the genetic basis of various diseases and disorders, and current topics on the ethical, legal and social implications of genomics. This course is especially intended for college and university faculty seeking to update their curriculum or to develop new courses related to genetics. Short Course speakers consist of leading NIH genomic researchers. The course features extended tours of working laboratories at the NIH, structured lectures, and highly interactive sessions. Room and board are paid by NHGRI; participant schools pay travel costs for faculty participants, both to and from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. The Genome Scholars ProgramEach successful Short Course applicant will be asked to select one promising student from the faculty member's institution to attend the NIH Genome Scholars Program (which is held concurrently). This program parallels the Short Course, and offers a close-up view of careers in genetic research while providing an enhanced mentoring experience. Genome Scholar applicants must have a minimum collegiate 3.0 GPA, be currently enrolled at the sponsor's school in a science-related major, and successfully complete a formal application before being enrolled as a Genome Scholar. Genome Scholars are limited to one per Short Course teacher. The Genome Scholar receives all benefits of the teacher's experience, plus each scholar's travel is paid by NHGRI. EligibilityThis course is designed to update instructors who train students from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in health related sciences and instructors from institutions that predominantly train students with disabilities and students from disadvantaged backgrounds including certain rural and inner-city environments. Faculty at colleges and universities that train students predominantly from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis (See Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering) and institutions that train students from a social, cultural, or educational environment such as that found in certain rural or inner-city environments that have demonstrably and recently directly inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career will be considered. Faculty from institutions that train predominantly students with disabilities, which are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities are invited to apply as well. Institutions that train largely students from disadvantaged backgrounds are defined as: Students who come from a family with an annual income below established low-income thresholds. These thresholds are based on family size; published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census; adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index; and adjusted by the Secretary for use in all health professions programs. The Secretary periodically publishes these income levels in Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement. How to ApplyThe application period for the 2010 Short Course will open in December 2009. For more informationSarah Harding, M.P.H. Last Updated: September 18, 2009 |
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