<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Conferences and Workshops Archives - NUS Biological Sciences</title> <atom:link href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/category/conferences-and-workshops/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/category/conferences-and-workshops/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:10:59 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2024 | 10 – 12 December 2024</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2024/09/11/bsgc-2024/</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2024/09/11/bsgc-2024/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ambert Ang]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:47:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=27151</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Calling all recent and current graduate students in the field of biological sciences! Registration is now open for the 29th...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2024/09/11/bsgc-2024/">Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2024 | 10 – 12 December 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="27151" class="elementor elementor-27151" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5110b7a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5110b7a1" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37ed184b" data-id="37ed184b" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-e2893dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer" data-id="e2893dd" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="spacer.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-spacer"> <div class="elementor-spacer-inner"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-039acb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="039acb1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h3 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Calling all recent and current graduate students in the field of biological sciences!</h3> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f5526f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer" data-id="f5526f5" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="spacer.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-spacer"> <div class="elementor-spacer-inner"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-10ae1628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="10ae1628" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span lang="EN">Registration is now open for the 29<sup>th</sup> Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC) organized by the National University of Singapore from the 10<sup>th</sup> to 12<sup>th</sup> of December 2024 in Singapore! </span></p> <p><span lang="EN">All graduate students working in the field of biological sciences are welcome to submit your abstracts or register as a participant.</span></p> <p></p> <p></p> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f628832 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="f628832" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://bsgc2024.com/"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-text">Register Now</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6861ba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6861ba0" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Important Dates</strong></span></p> <p>Registration Deadline: 30 September 2024</p> <p>Notification of Acceptance and Confirmation: 30 October 2024</p> <p>Conference Dates: 10 – 12 December 2024</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e0d5f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="8e0d5f1" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7bd946" data-id="a7bd946" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-e67b583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="e67b583" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>About BSGC 2024</strong></span></p> <p><span lang="EN">BSGC is an annual conference organised by graduate students in collaboration with Universiti Malaya (Malaysia) and Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). This year’s BSGC will be held on-site in Singapore, organised by NUS graduate students. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN">BSGC 2024, with the theme of “Biosphere”, promises to be a fruitful and engaging event, with three days of keynote lectures, presentations, performances, and field trips; it also presents a good opportunity for graduate students to network and discuss new research frontiers in their respective disciplines.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5039e6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5039e6a" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dce3efc" data-id="dce3efc" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a085a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="a085a39" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="640" height="905" src="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-724x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-27152" alt="" srcset="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-724x1024.png 724w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-212x300.png 212w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-768x1086.png 768w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-1086x1536.png 1086w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/09/BSGC-Poster-Original-1448x2048.png 1448w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0038e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="0038e83" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span lang="EN">For more information on the theme, registration fees and programme structure, visit the BSGC 2024 website at </span><strong><span lang="EN"><a href="http://bsgc2024.com">BSGC2024.com</a></span></strong><span lang="EN">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Contact Us</strong></span></p> <p><span lang="EN">If you have any specific inquiries, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email at </span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:bsgc@nus.edu.sg">bsgc@nus.edu.sg</a></span></span></strong><span lang="EN">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN">We look forward to receiving your registrations!</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-af35855 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="af35855" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd92fb9" data-id="fd92fb9" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-778e1ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="778e1ad" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-418e79f" data-id="418e79f" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap"> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2024/09/11/bsgc-2024/">Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2024 | 10 – 12 December 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2024/09/11/bsgc-2024/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>10</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>2nd Singapore Structural Biology Symposium 2024</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2nd-singapore-structural-biology-symposium/</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2nd-singapore-structural-biology-symposium/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[dbsyan]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 03:51:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=24880</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2nd-singapore-structural-biology-symposium/">2nd Singapore Structural Biology Symposium 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2nd-singapore-structural-biology-symposium/">2nd Singapore Structural Biology Symposium 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2nd-singapore-structural-biology-symposium/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>DBS Summer Course 2024 – Chemistry of Life | 7 – 20 July 2024</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/12/21/dbs-summer-course-2024/</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/12/21/dbs-summer-course-2024/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ambert Ang]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:35:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorised]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=24694</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The DBS Summer Course 2024 – Chemistry of Life offered by the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), National University of Singapore (NUS),...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/12/21/dbs-summer-course-2024/">DBS Summer Course 2024 – Chemistry of Life | 7 – 20 July 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" src="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-300x126.jpeg" alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-24895" width="703" height="295" srcset="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-300x126.jpeg 300w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-1024x431.jpeg 1024w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-768x323.jpeg 768w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-1536x647.jpeg 1536w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/12/Chemistry-of-Life-1-2048x862.jpeg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px" /></p> <p>The DBS Summer Course 2024 – <i>Chemistry of Life</i> offered by the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), National University of Singapore (NUS), is a two-week intensive training course customized to expose students to a broad range of modern biological knowledge and techniques currently used in research laboratories and industries. Students have a chance to immerse themselves in research and learning experience in one of the top universities in the world and make friends with peer students from all around the world.</p> <p>Our research-led teaching is internationally renowned which comprise lectures, practical classes, group discussion and scientific tour and excursions to make the Summer Course as informative and fun as possible. The DBS Summer Course will be covering major fields in modern biology, such as cell and molecular biology, protein and proteomics, molecular genetics with direct relevance to biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences, and agriculture.</p> <p>Through this intensive Summer Program, we aim to help students:</p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul type="disc"> <li>develop skills and confidence important for achieving success in a laboratory.</li> <li>develop skills and confidence to engage in productive collaborations – working in groups.</li> <li>meet students from other universities all around the world.</li> <li>gain an international academic experience in a top university; and</li> <li>truly experience the Singapore culture.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The DBS Summer Course is offered annually for 2 weeks in July-August. Registration and application are open in January each year.</p> <p>The DBS Summer Course for the year 2024 will run from <strong>7 – 20</strong><b> July 2024.</b></p> <p>The application deadline is <b>Friday,</b> <b>22 March 2024</b>.</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Course Description</a></p> <p>A module of “Chemistry in Life” is offered for the DBS Summer Course 2024.</p> <p>The objective of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of basic principles and techniques in biological chemistry, biophysics, and molecular genetics, with direct relevance to biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences, and agriculture.</p> <p>DBS Summer Course is conducted in a boot-camp style, with the lectures, tutorials, practical classes, research seminars, group discussions, and social activities, all scheduled within 2 weeks. The Course comprised of lecture classes in the morning and practical and tutorial classes in the afternoon. Lecture classes are interactive and often include lectures and group discussions, and hands-on sessions are project-based with intensive technique-learning processes. The evaluation may include assignments, group projects, reports, and examinations.</p> <p>With the uncertainty in public health guidelines in the year that may still affect classroom teaching, and with the safety, health and wellbeing of our students and staff as our primary concern, we cap student numbers for the DBS Summer Course 2024 at a maximum of 50 students since we will have very intensive interaction and communication between students and teachers during the lectures and practical classes.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Activities</u>:</p> <p>Classroom teaching, lab practical, research seminars, and social activities.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Course Materials</u>:</p> <p>Students will receive a hard copy of a coursebook and lab manuals with detailed contents of lectures and instructions for each of the labs. Softcopies of the coursebook and lab manuals will also be made available to students.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Evaluation</u>:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Presentation and communication</li> <li>Class and lab participation</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Examination</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><u>Certification</u>:</p> <p>Students will be awarded a Certificate by the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, upon successful completion of the Summer Course.</p> <p>The Summer Course is not eligible for the award of NUS credit, but an examination report and completion certificate will be issued by the Department of Biological Sciences, NUS; and the credit may be granted by the student’s home university at their discretion.</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Entry Requirement</a></p> <p><b>To enroll in the DBS Summer Course 2024, a student should</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>be currently enrolled in an accredited university in the home country.</li> <li>be nominated by the home university.</li> <li>be proficient in the English language.</li> </ul> <p><a tabindex="0">Registration</a></p> <p>Students who wish to apply for the DBS Summer Course 2024 are required to do their groundwork to ensure they meet the minimum entry requirements and have finances and prerequisites from their home university.</p> <p>To register, students should contact their home university’s Department or International Office. We encourage earlier registration as a quota is set on the class size. Registration will be closed when it is full.</p> <p>The registration deadline for the DBS Summer Course 2024 is <b>Friday, 22 March 2024</b>.</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Course Fee</a></p> <p>The Course fee per student is <b>$4000 SGD</b> for the DBS Summer Course 2024 and includes:</p> <ul> <li>Tuition fee</li> <li>Registration fee</li> <li>Administration fee</li> <li>Course materials</li> <li>Group airport transport and city tour and transport service if staying off-campus hostels.</li> <li>Shared accommodation</li> <li>Orientation and farewell events</li> <li>Social activities</li> </ul> <p>The course fee must be received before the commencement of the Course to confirm enrolment in the Summer Course.</p> <p>Successful registration will receive confirmation of their participation along with instructions on the mode of payment.</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Accommodation</a></p> <p>Shared bedrooms accommodation will be arranged.</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Academic Coordinators</a></p> <p><strong>Associate Professor Low Boon Chuan</strong><br /> Department of Biological Sciences<br /> National University of Singapore</p> <p><strong>Associate Professor Cynthia He</strong><br /> Department of Biological Sciences<br /> National University of Singapore</p> <p><strong>Associate Professor Liou Yih Cherng</strong><br /> Department of Biological Sciences<br /> National University of Singapore</p> <p><a tabindex="0">Contact Details</a></p> <p>For enquries, please contact:</p> <p><b>Ms Wang Xianhui</b></p> <p>Administrative Coordinator<br /> Department of Biological Sciences<br /> Tel: +65 6516 4594<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:dbswxh@nus.edu.sg">dbswxh@nus.edu.sg</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/12/21/dbs-summer-course-2024/">DBS Summer Course 2024 – Chemistry of Life | 7 – 20 July 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/12/21/dbs-summer-course-2024/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The 3rd AsiaEvo Conference | 16-18 December 2023</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/the-3rd-asiaevo-conference/</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/the-3rd-asiaevo-conference/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ambert Ang]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:50:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorised]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=20805</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>For the last three years, the world’s population has been struggling and adapting to the ever evolving SARS‐CoV‐2 virus. As...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/the-3rd-asiaevo-conference/">The 3rd AsiaEvo Conference | 16-18 December 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="20805" class="elementor elementor-20805" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0ae409c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="0ae409c" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36208ff" data-id="36208ff" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-17ae369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="17ae369" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <a href="https://phylorf.org/" target="_blank"> <img decoding="async" width="618" height="464" src="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/AsiaEvo-2023.gif" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-20806" alt="" /> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-618a17f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="618a17f" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-faaf2b8" data-id="faaf2b8" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6809bd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="6809bd1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>For the last three years, the world’s population has been struggling and adapting to the ever evolving SARS‐CoV‐2 virus. As a consequence of measures to slow transmission, the previous AsiaEvo Conference was hosted remotely and on-line. Most people in the world are now returning to a sense of normality, and in light of that we are pleased to host the 3nd AsiaEvo Conference as an in-person event in Singapore, December 16-18, 2023.</p> <p class="has-text-align-right">Antonia Monteiro and Li Daiqin<br />(Organizers of the 3nd AsiaEvo Conference)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2690cde elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="2690cde" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b61eaf6" data-id="b61eaf6" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0b0f5c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="0b0f5c4" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">A brief history of AsiaEvo</h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-77b045a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="77b045a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In 2016, at the European Evo-Devo conference in Uppsala, some researchers from east Asia had an informal discussion about the idea to organize a biennial international evolutionary research conference located in Asia. The purpose of this conference was 1) to offer a platform for evolutionary researchers in Asian countries to present and discuss their work in the widest possible context, 2) to facilitate international collaboration on the cross-disciplinary research and education on evolutionary biology in Asia and beyond, 3) to enhance education of evolutionary thinking across the Asian countries, 4) to attract more talented students to join the field of evolutionary study. After the small discussion in Uppsala, the proposal was quickly spread out and received broad support from colleagues in Asia and the rest of the world. Particularly, China National Genebank, Center for Excellence in Animal Evolution and Genetics at Chinese Academy of Sciences, Society of Evolutionary Studies and Association for Propagation of the Knowledge of Genetics in Japan have provided generous support to the first AsiaEvo conference which was successfully organized in Shenzhen in 2018. During the meeting, we discussed that the second conference would be organized in Japan under the leadership of Professor Koichiro Tamura at Tokyo Metropolitan University. Encouraged by the success of the previous conference and the continuous and enthusiastic support from the colleagues from world-wide, we truly believe the evolutionary biology will have a bright future in Asia.</p> <p class="has-text-align-right">Guojie Zhang (Chair of the First AsiaEvo Conference)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/the-3rd-asiaevo-conference/">The 3rd AsiaEvo Conference | 16-18 December 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/the-3rd-asiaevo-conference/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium | 19-23 June 2023</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/5th-asia-pacific-coral-reef-symposium/</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/5th-asia-pacific-coral-reef-symposium/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ambert Ang]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:37:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=20791</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>With the theme ‘Coral reef science and management in a rapidly changing world’, the 5th APCRS will continue to be...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/5th-asia-pacific-coral-reef-symposium/">5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium | 19-23 June 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="20791" class="elementor elementor-20791" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fd6c92 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="5fd6c92" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9ba290" data-id="d9ba290" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-a381364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image" data-id="a381364" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="image.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <a href="https://www.apcrs2023.org/" target="_blank"> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="453" src="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-1024x724.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-image-20792" alt="" srcset="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-1024x724.png 1024w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-300x212.png 300w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-768x543.png 768w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-1536x1086.png 1536w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/APCRS-2023_KV-White-Full-2048x1448.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c46827c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="c46827c" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-984bac7" data-id="984bac7" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4ef65d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4ef65d3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span>With the theme ‘Coral reef science and management in a rapidly changing world’, the 5th APCRS will continue to be a forum for reef scientists and managers to present, discuss and integrate the science and conservation of Asia-Pacific coral reef ecosystems. Ultimately, we hope the region’s scientific community can come together to create new paradigms to meet the key challenges to the region’s reefs in the future.</span><br /><br /><span>The 5th APCRS will comprise four days of formal scientific proceedings with plenary talks, oral and poster presentations, as well as a half-day of workshops and half-day of tours.</span><br /><br /><span>As the host institution and supporting agency for the 5th APCRS, respectively, the National University of Singapore and National Parks Board are honoured to welcome you to Singapore in 2023.</span><br /><br /><span>With its highly urbanised shoreline and intensively utilised coastal waters, Singapore exemplifies how coastal development exerts pressure on coral reefs and other marine habitats. It also provides a useful case study of environmental management, and adoption of management practices that aim to balance development and conservation of natural resources.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a084c11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="a084c11" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b7445d" data-id="1b7445d" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-2085b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="2085b63" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">A brief history of the Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium</h4> </div> </div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f97f687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="f97f687" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p><span>The Asia-Pacific is a region of global significance. Most of its nations are undergoing rapid economic growth, but importantly it also cradles more than half of the world’s marine species, with coral reefs being among the most crucial ecosystems distributed within the biodiversity hotspots that encompass Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Despite their importance, coral reefs here are threatened by a variety of stressors, including coastal modification and rapid climate change, giving rise not only to ecological implications but also to socio-economic impacts.</span><br /><br /><span>To draw attention to these threats and to work together towards practical solutions, the 1st Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium was organised in 2006 to provide a platform for scientists, educators, managers, environmentalists, and other stakeholders in the region to share their knowledge and expertise on the fields of coral reef biology, ecology, management and conservation, with the intention of forging greater cooperation and effective programmes for collaboration to preserve our common marine natural heritage.</span><br /><br /><span>Held every four years and hosted by different institutions in the region, the number of participants has increased steadily from 250 in the first Symposium to more than 500 in the fourth Symposium. The expanding networks of people involved in the event illustrate the ever-growing interest and urgency in conserving coral reefs and marine resources in the region.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/5th-asia-pacific-coral-reef-symposium/">5th Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium | 19-23 June 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/2023/03/15/5th-asia-pacific-coral-reef-symposium/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>NUS Amgen Scholars Program</title> <link>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/amgen-scholars-program/#new_tab</link> <comments>https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/amgen-scholars-program/#new_tab#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[nusdbs]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:13:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Conferences and Workshops]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/?p=3224</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>  The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/amgen-scholars-program/#new_tab">NUS Amgen Scholars Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="3224" class="elementor elementor-3224" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10d422a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="10d422a4" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a883527" data-id="6a883527" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f2ced55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="f2ced55" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2-300x127.jpg" alt="" class="alignnone wp-image-3243" width="885" height="375" srcset="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2-300x127.jpg 300w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2-1024x434.jpg 1024w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2-768x325.jpg 768w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2-1536x651.jpg 1536w, https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2020/08/amgen-2.jpg 1900w" sizes="(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px" /></p> <p>The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world’s leading institutions.</p> <p>Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is the latest addition to the list of world-class institutions offering the prestigious program in Asia.</p> <p><b>Program Dates</b><br /><span class="apply-dates">June 4 – August 5, 2020</span><span> </span>(CANCELED)</p> <h4><b>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT</b><span> </span>-CANCELATION</h4> <p>The Asia Amgen Scholars program and Symposium 2020 are canceled amid of the Covid-19 situation. The program will resume in 2021 with a higher quota for applicants, please visit this site closer to the date of application in Nov 2020.</p> <table width="602" border="0" class=" alignleft" style="width: 602px;height: 181px"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 109px"> <td style="height: 109px;width: 282px"> <p><b>Contact information (NUS)</b></p> <p>Dr. Henry MOK, Associate Professor+65 65162967<a href="mailto:dbsmokh@nus.edu.sg"><i class="fa fa-envelope-o"></i><span> </span>dbsmokh@nus.edu.sg</a></p> <p>Ms Amanda Chan<br /><a href="mailto:dbsawcmt@nus.edu.sg">dbsawcmt@nus.edu.sg</a></p> </td> <td style="height: 109px;width: 304px"></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 24px"> <td style="height: 24px;width: 282px"><b style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit">Contact information (GPO)</b> <p>Global Program Office<br />+1 (617) 384-6758.<br /><a href="mailto:amgenscholarsglobal@harvard.edu">amgenscholarsglobal@harvard.edu</a></p> </td> <td style="height: 24px;width: 304px"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div class="pgs-content ui-accordion ui-widget ui-helper-reset" role="tablist"> <div> <div class="pgs-title ui-accordion-header ui-state-default ui-corner-all ui-accordion-icons" role="tab" id="ui-id-1"><span class="ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-plus"></span></div> </div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb7745b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="fb7745b" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ad474a" data-id="1ad474a" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-55798b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion" data-id="55798b6" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="accordion.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-accordion"> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8961" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="1" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8961" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Important Dates</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8961" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="1" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8961"><p><b>1 November 2019</b><span> | 2020 Program online application opens</span><br /><b>3 February 2020 at 18:00 hours (GMT +8)<span> </span></b><span>| Deadline for student application</span><br /><b>1 March 2020<span> </span></b><span>| Student applicants notified of admission status</span><br /><b>4 Jun 2020<span> </span></b><span>| Scholars arrive in Singapore</span><br /><b>5 Jun 2020<span> </span></b><span>| Orientation</span><br /><b>8 June 2020<span> </span></b><span>| NUS Amgen Scholars program begins</span><br /><b>5 August 2020<span> </span></b><span>| NUS Amgen Scholars program ends</span><br /><b>6 – 8 August 2020<span> </span></b><span>| Amgen Scholars Asia symposium</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8962" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="2" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8962" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">About the Program</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8962" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="2" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8962"><p><b>Description</b></p> <p>Launched in 2006, the Amgen Scholars Program aims to inspire the next generation of innovators by providing undergraduate students with hands-on summer research opportunities at premier educational and research institutions across the globe.</p> <p>One of the key objective of the program is to provide current undergraduate students who are committed to or who are considering a career in biology or related sciences and looking to continue to graduate studies, with eight weeks of biomedical research experience in the basic and translational sciences. Research training and experiences are provided by faculty members of the Department of Biological Sciences, which anchors the Life Sciences Program in biology and biomedical science at the National University of Singapore.</p> <p><b>In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 8 weeks, the program features:</b></p> <p><span>* Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors</span><br /><span>* Information sessions on how to apply to Graduate Program at National University of Singapore</span><br /><span>* Weekly colloquium and seminar where students can meet and interact with the invited speakers</span><br /><span>* Access to campus facilities such as the Library, University Health Services and Sports Centre</span><br /><span>* Participation in activities organized by Student Societies and exposure to the local culture and way of life</span><br /><span>* Excursions</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8963" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="3" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8963" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Schedules</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8963" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="3" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8963"><p><b>Program Date</b></p> <p><b>4 June – 5 August 2020<span> </span></b><span>| NUS-Amgen Scholars Program 2020</span><br /><b>6 – 8 August, 2020<span> </span></b><span>| Amgen Scholars Symposium in Singapore</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8964" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="4" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8964" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Eligibility</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8964" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="4" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8964"><p><b>National University of Singapore Amgen Scholars Program applicants must be undergraduate students who are:</b></p> <p>• Enrolled in colleges or universities worldwide that award a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and<br />• At the minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins, and<br />• Are not graduating before the summer program begins, and after the summer program ends will resume undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter</p> <p></p> <p><b>National University of Singapore Amgen Scholars Program applicants must possess:</b></p> <p><span>• A strong record of academic performance; and</span><br /><span>• A good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72, IELTS overall band score of 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC score of 1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785, or TOEIC S&W score of 310, if not a native English speaker or English is not your first language, and</span><br /><span>• Have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D.</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8965" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="5" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8965" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Requirements</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8965" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="5" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8965"><p>This is a full-time program. Scholars cannot take any courses or hold a job throughout the duration of the program. In addition, all participants must be able to attend the program for its entire duration.</p> <p><b>Participants are expected</b></p> <p>* To live in the accommodation provided by National University of Singapore.</p> <p>* To participate fully in the day-to-day life of the research group, respect the work of all members of the laboratory, and attend and participate in laboratory meetings or other gatherings.</p> <p>* To participate in a laboratory safety training and test before commencement of lab work.</p> <p>* To attend the orientation on June 2, all required conferences, activities and social events.</p> <p>* To give a poster/presentation describing his/her summer research project.</p> <p>* To provide a written report after completion of the project</p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8966" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="6" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8966" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Host Labs and Project Topics</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8966" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="6" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8966"><p><a href="http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/doc/education/Amgen/projects.html">LIST OF PROJECTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE</a></p> <p><b>Links to potential research projects</b><br />(Please identify 5 potential research projects and indicate ONLY the Project Number and Project Title in the online application form. e.g. 5. Molecular mechanism of viral non-coding RNA in transmission of dengue virus)</p> <p><a href="http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/staff/adjunct-faculty.html">* Adjunct Faculty members, Department of Biological Sciences</a></p> <p><a href="https://bch.nus.edu.sg/acad.htm">* Faculty members, Department of Biochemistry</a></p> <p><a href="http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/medphc/about-us/academic-staff.html">* Faculty members, Department of Pharmacology</a></p> <p><a href="http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/ant/Directory/Acad/index.html">* Faculty members, Department of Anatomy</a></p> <p><a href="http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/phys/Staff.html">* Faculty members, Department of Physiology</a></p> <p><a href="http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/mbio/About-Us/Academic-Staff.html">* Faculty members, Department of Microbiology</a></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8967" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="7" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8967" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Number of Participants</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8967" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="7" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8967"><p><span>About 15 scholars</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8968" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="8" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8968" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Financial Support</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8968" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="8" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8968"><p><b>Accommodation:</b><span> </span>On-campus accommodation will be arranged by the university.</p> <p><b>Travel:<span> </span></b>Airfare to Singapore via the most direct economical route, economy class plus airport transfers of up to:</p> <p><span>– Based locally in Singapore : SGD 500</span><br /><span>– South East Asian Nations : SGD 1,200</span><br /><span>– Asia and Oceania : SGD 1,500</span><br /><span>– Europe; North, Central and South America; Africa; Middle East: SGD 2,500</span><br /><br /></p> <p><b>Stipend:<span> </span></b>SGD 6,000 for 8-week program.</p> <p><b>Visa application</b><span> fee will be covered.</span><br /><span>* The stipend covers all your living costs during your summer programme such as local transportation, meals, etc.</span><br /><span>** Please note : </span><b>All students must arrange their own private health & travel insurance.</b><br /><br /></p> <p>Please be aware that neither the Amgen Foundation nor the National University of Singapore can provide health insurance.</p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-8969" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="9" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-8969" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Application (CLOSED)</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-8969" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="9" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-8969"><p>To apply, please follow application instructions closely and get an early start on obtaining the supporting documents. Please review the selection criteria before submitting your application. All applications must be submitted online.</p> <p>Be sure that the file size of each document does not exceed 2MB.</p> <p><b><a href="https://mysurvey.nus.edu.sg/EFM/se/543BE5C24A0E6078">ONLINE APPLICATION (CLOSED)</a></b></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-89610" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="10" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-89610" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Hotel</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-89610" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="10" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-89610"><p><b><a href="https://parkavenueintl.com/parkavenuerochester/">PARK AVENUE ROCHESTER (Nearest Hotel to NUS)</a></b></p> <p>Email:<a href="mailto:pagroups@uel.sg">pagroups@uel.sg</a><span> </span>| Tel: +65 6809 7369 | FAX: +65 68097311</p> <p>To book, please download<span> </span><a href="http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/doc/education/Amgen/HotelBookingForm.doc"><b>ROOM RESERVATION FORM</b></a><span> </span>and email completed form to<span> </span><a href="mailto:pagroups@uel.sg">pagroups@uel.sg</a></p> <p>Conference Participants will enjoy corporate rates as follows. For information on other categories of rooms, please refer to the<span> </span><a href="http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/doc/education/Amgen/HotelBookingForm.doc">ROOM RESERVATION FORM<span> </span></a>.</p> <p><b>Single Occupancy</b></p> <p><span>– Superior Room S$180++</span><br /><span>– Deluxe Room S$190++</span><br /><br /></p> <p><b>Double Occupancy</b></p> <p><span>– Superior Room S$205++</span><br /><span>– Deluxe Room S$215++</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-89611" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="11" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-89611" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">FAQs</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-89611" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="11" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-89611"><p><b>About the Program</b></p> <p><b>Q. Would the Program be flexible on the starting/ending dates to accommodate some slight conflict of schedule?</b><br />A. No. The 8-week program schedule is fixed, and full participation is required with regular weekday attendance in the lab during office hours.</p> <p><b>Q. Are the decisions made continuously until the deadline (i.e. rolling admissions) or after the deadline altogether?</b><br />A. Please refer to<span> </span><b>Important Dates</b><span> </span>tab</p> <p></p> <p><b>Language Proficiency</b></p> <p><b>Q. I’m not a native English speaker, but currently attending a university whose language of instruction is English. Do I need to submit scores to prove my English proficiency?</b><br />A. No. Non-native English speakers who have been receiving undergraduate education from an institution whose language of instruction is English do not need to submit test scores. All requirements are based on your undergraduate education regardless of any prior education (e.g. high school).</p> <p></p> <p><b>Application Documents</b></p> <p><b>Q. Do I need to upload both the foreign language and English translations of my transcripts?</b><span> </span>A. Yes. Transcripts that are in a language other than English should be translated into English. The translation must be provided by the university.</p> <p><b>Q. Is an unofficial transcript acceptable, or should I submit an official transcript (that is, printed and signed by the university registrar)?</b><br />A. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable and has to be printed with the University/Institute letterhead.</p> <p><b>Q. My university uses an electronic academic transcripts service, which issues official online transcripts as a substitute for paper ones. Would it be acceptable for me to attach this transcript to my application?</b><br />A. Yes. Please upload its PDF format to your application page.</p> <p><b>Q. Do you require that reference letter(s) be written on a specific form?</b><br />A. You are required to nominate a Faculty member to provide a letter of reference, the member must be currently involved in teaching one of the courses you are attending or a member who supervise your research project. There is no specific format for the letter, but it should be on a departmental/university letterhead, including the referee’s signature.</p> <p><b>Financial Support</b></p> <p><b>Q. When will my stipend be paid?</b><br />A. After your successful admission to the Program, the stipend will be paid in arrears in two parts:</p> <p><br /><span>SGD 3000 at the start of the Program</span><br /><span>SGD 3000 at the mid-way point of the Program</span></p></div> </div> <div class="elementor-accordion-item"> <div id="elementor-tab-title-89612" class="elementor-tab-title" data-tab="12" role="button" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-89612" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left" aria-hidden="true"> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-closed"><i class="fas fa-plus"></i></span> <span class="elementor-accordion-icon-opened"><i class="fas fa-minus"></i></span> </span> <a class="elementor-accordion-title" tabindex="0">Links</a> </div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-89612" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="12" role="region" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-89612"><p><a href="http://www.amgenscholars.com/">Amgen Scholars</a><br /><a href="http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/foundation.html">Amgen Foundation</a><br /><a href="http://www.nus.edu.sg/">National University of Singapore</a></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2O5oIA8">Video: Big Impact in Bio: Innovating to Save Lives</a><br /><a href="http://amgenscholars.com/scholars-news/story/big-impact-in-bio-developing-nanomedicine-and-mentoring-young-scientists-th">Blog: Joy Wolfram, Ph.D., Amgen Scholar Program alum</a></p> <p></p> <p>The National University of Singapore would like to express its appreciation to the Amgen Foundation for the general support provided for this program.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/amgen-scholars-program/#new_tab">NUS Amgen Scholars Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg">NUS Biological Sciences</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> 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