Analysis and Engineering of Biomolecular Systems
Island of Spetses, Greece, 10 - 17 September 2010
Applications
Who can apply?
This advanced lecture course is aimed primarily at senior PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and junior academics (within five years of obtaining a PhD) from all nationalities. Appropriate background knowledge is expected and you must be fluent in English. Applications from colleagues in industry are welcome (special rates apply); please contact us for details.
How do I apply?
Download the course application form(4 pages) and submit along with a copy of your CV (2 pages including a passport-size photo) and a covering letter (scanned and attached as a PDF) via email to apply.spetses2010@manchester.ac.uk. The covering letter should include:
- Personal data and information regarding which country he/she is a student/researcher
- Present position/research interest
- Reason for selecting this course
- A letter of recommendation from supervisor or other staff member
Based on applications, we will select up to 80 students for participation. Individuals will be informed of the result of their application via email by 30 June 2010. Successful applicants will then be able to register by paying the registration fee.
A restricted number of travel grants will be available to applicants who cannot obtain funding from other sources. Participants wishing to apply for a travel grant must complete the course registration form, specifying which grant they wish to apply for, including in their covering letter their justification for their request for financial support. More information on the different types of travel grants available can be found here - Please note that if your host laboratory is able to fund your participation in this course, this will enable us to focus whatever funds we do have on those participants who have no means of obtaining support.
How much does it cost?
If your application is successful, you will need to pay a registration fee of 400 Euros. This includes 8 night's shared accommodation on Spetses (Fri 10th Sep - Sat 18th Sep) and two meals a day (breakfast and lunch).
Travel to and from Greece, transfer to the Island of Spetses, dinner and extra nights' accommodation are not included.