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Application

Application Form

The 2024 program application is due January 26, 2024. The program runs June 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024.

QuantBiology_Summer_Application_2024

How to Apply

To apply, students must submit the following materials via email to programs@nitmb.org

  • A completed 2023 Application Form
  • Essay Questions (included in the application form)
  • Your college/university Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
  • Resume
  • A Letter of Recommendation from a faculty instructor/advisor/mentor

Your Letter of Recommendation should be emailed directly from your recommender to programs@nitmb.org

Center program leadership and faculty recognize that the scientific leadership of tomorrow is strengthened by diversity and inclusion in the training of today’s students. CQuB is committed to the recruitment, retention and professional success of a diverse cohort of students and to providing access and accommodations for students with disabilities.

Northwestern University and AccessibleNU are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment for all undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and continuing studies students with disabilities who attend the University. Find out more here, http://www.northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/

Recommendations

Here are a few recommendations to further support your application and your exploration into quantitative biology.

  • During the academic year participate in an independent research project with a faculty member at your home institution.
  • Take online tutorials (e.g. Data Camp, Coursera) and/or basic computer science courses in programming. The most used programming languages are Matlab, R, Python, C++, and Java.
  • For Math majors, take a fundamental course in general, cell, or developmental biology.
  • For Biology majors, take a fundamental course in statistics.