Now accepting applications from emerging leaders in convergent fields. Please use this form to complete your Sparkathon Application by July 13, 2018.
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Eligibility
- Emerging leaders in convergent fields such as physical science, systems biology and statistics, should consider joining SITC (although membership is not mandatory). It is desirable for all applicants to have had some involvement with SITC; for example applicants can have received a SITC award or fellowship; submitted an abstract, attended a SITC educational event such as an Annual Meeting, interim workshop, or collaborative program; created or updated their profile on the SITC CONNECT website, posted on a discussion board on the SITC Connect website, utilized SITC's online resources; provided feedback to SITC in some way such as responding to a survey; etc. This is not an exhaustive list.
- Must complete and submit an application by Friday, July 13, 2018.
- Complete applications will consist of a cover letter, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a signed letter of support from a supervisor/institution representative and a CV.
- Must be available to attend the in-person retreat (September 12 - 14, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois).
SITC will arrange participants' complimentary hotel accommodation, will provide reimbursement for participants' travel and meals, and will provide complimentary registration to the 2019 SITC Annual Meeting.
- Must have commitment from employer to support your salary for duration of program, to support your time commitment requirements and to support cross-institution collaboration.
- Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the and are employed at an institute located in the United States of America. SITC Sparkathon will accept a limited number of international applicants.
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