Pursue your research dreams for three months 2010 Sanger Institute Prize Competition The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomic research and provides the perfect environment for aspiring scientists to begin to realise their research ambitions.

The winners of the Sanger Institute Prize will be offered an all expenses paid* 3-month internship in an Institute laboratory during the summer of 2010. To explore the research undertaken at the Sanger Institute please visit our academic faculty pages.

The Sanger Institute Prize is an opportunity to experience the very cutting edge of genomic research and the competition is open to all undergraduates with a strong interest in the genomics field and a good command of English. We particularly welcome entries from those studying in the developing countries.

The 2010 competition will be run as a two stage process.

Stage one: expression of interest The expression of interest should consist of:

• a short (150-200 word) statement about what the entrant would gain from an internship at the Sanger Institute;
• an up-to-date CV (in addition to the standard information, your CV should also include: University, Department, subjects studied and the date you started undergraduate education);
• names and contact details of two referees, including one academic reference (for example a tutor/advisor).

Entries should be submitted by email to sc15@sanger.ac.uk by 19 March 2010.

Stage two: essay The expressions of interest will be reviewed by the Sanger Institute Prize Fund Board of Trustees and, during March 2010, those shortlisted will be invited to submit an essay. The title of the essay will be provided and the essayist will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and insight into genetics and/or genomics as well as a proficiency in the use of the English language. The deadline for the receipt of the essay is likely to be around mid-April 2010 and the winner will be notified by the end of May 2010. The winner will be expected to take up their internship during summer 2010.

The judges' decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

* Travel to the UK (if required), accommodation and living expenses

Source: www.sanger.ac.uk/workstudy/placements/prize.html