If you like mathematics, statistics, or science and would like to explore how to apply quantitative methods to investigate important health issues, then the Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (SIBS) is ideal for you.
Learn about Biostatistics, a fundamental component of biomedical and public health
research integrating mathematical, statistical, and biological principles, in an exciting six to seven week program. Participants will:
Undergraduate and beginning graduate students majoring in mathematics, science, or other quantitatively oriented areas of study are eligible. Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Eight SIBS programs will be held in the
summers of 2010, 2011, and 2012. Links
to information on the programs, including
program dates, application procedures,
and deadlines, will be available in Fall
2009 at the host Department websites:
Boston University University of Pittsburgh
Emory University
NC State University-Duke Clinical Research Institute
University of Iowa
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Florida
Clinical Research Institute University of Wisconsin
Washington University
The Summer Institutes for Training in Biostatistics are sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Center for Research Resources.