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SING Micronesia

SING Micronesia

SING Micronesia

SING Micronesia

SING LOGOSUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN GENOMICS IN MICRONESIA

July 15th -19th, 2024

 

The Program

The SING Micronesia program aims to enhance the knowledge of genetics and its social implications among indigenous Micronesian communities through a week-long internship hosted at the University of Guam. 

 

Participants will receive instruction and hands-on laboratory experience from genetic experts from renown national and international academic institutions.

 

Eligibility

Must have Indigenous ancestry from the Micronesian region. 

 

  • Marianas Islands (CHamoru)

 

  • Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Yap, Pohnpei, Kosrae)

 

  • Republic of Palau

 

  • Republic of the Marshall Islands

 

The following individuals are encouraged to apply:

 

  • Any student from an academic institution (University or Community College) from the Micronesian region. 

 

  • Community members or leaders from any of the above Micronesian island chains.

Individuals residing outside of Guam will have travel, room/board, and food costs covered. 

 

Prior knowledge of genetics is not a requirement

 

What To Expect?

  • Learn more about genetic principles

 

  • Experience working in a laboratory setting.

 

  • Analyze genes through computer/ computational techniques.

 

  • Learn and discuss ethical, social, and legal issues behind genetic research. 

 

  • Network with peers as well as regional and international genetic researchers.

Application Requirements

 

Applications are under review by the admissions committee. We will send out notification and updates in the later half of April. 

 

 

Questions and inquiries can be directed to singmicro@triton.uog.edu

 

Within the Week, Scholars will: 

 

  • Gain a better understanding of genetic principles.
    •  Mendelian inheritance, sequencing, etc.

 

  • Experience working in a laboratory setting.
    • DNA extraction & Nucleic Acid Quantification
    • Sequencing Preparation
    • Introduction to Bioinformatics

 

  • Learn and discuss ethical, social, and legal issues behind genetic research. 
    • Data sovereignty issues
    • Bio-ethics

 

  • Network with peers as well as regional and international genetic researchers.

 

 

FAQ

Q. Do you accept mailed applications?

  • We apologize, but we are unable to meet this accommodation. 

 

Q. How do I submit my Resume/CV and my Transcripts?

  • After you complete the application form, you will be sent an email with a link to upload both files. These files must be in .pdf format.  

 

Q. What costs are covered in the program?

  • For regional scholars, costs such as travel, accommodations, and food. Scholars residing in Guam will only have food costs covered. 

 

Q. When will I receive word on the status of my application?

  • We will send out a notification to all applicants around early to mid April. 

 

Q. I am have indigenous ancestry from the Micronesian Islands listed but I am residing/ am a student in the mainland United States. Am I eligible?

  • Yes, we will consider applicants from mainland US of indigenous Micronesian descent.

 

Q. How will my reference be able to submit their recommendation? 

  • We will email instructions to your reference about submitting their reference on your behalf. Ensure that the information you provide about your reference is correct.

 

Q. How long will references have to submit their recommendation?

  • References are due three days after your application. References will have until March 7th to submit their information. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.  

 

Q. I have made a mistake on my submitted application. Will I be able to make corrections?

  • No, please make sure everything is correct prior to submission. 

 

Q. How is this program funded?

  • This program is a joint collaboration between the University of Guam and the University of Otago in New Zealand. This program is funded through the Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Grant. SING Micronesia is a part of the larger SING international consortia. More info can be found: https://singconsortium.org/ 

 

Q. I have additional questions, who can I contact?