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Application Procedures
The course enrollment is limited to 30 fellows, for which all
travel and course-related expenses are covered by the National Library
of Medicine. The course has been held annually since 1991, and receives
large numbers of applicants each year, so that it is not possible to offer
admission to everyone who applies. Additionally, because the course
is fully supported by U.S. government funding, strong preference is given
to U.S. citizens, although international applicants with compelling circumstances
may also be selected. Applications are accepted beginning in January, and
applicants receive notice of admission by mid-April.
Local Arrangements
The course uses the facilities of the Marine Biological Laboratory, including the Swope residential facility and the MBL Club. The residential facilities of Swope are reminiscent of the a college dorm room - spartan, but functional. Rooms are double occupancy - accepted fellows will be assigned one roommate of the same sex. Each room has a private bath, two beds and a desk. Towels and soap are provided (but wash cloths are not). Most rooms have Internet access and telephones - you will want to bring a calling card and/or your cell phone.
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Alarm clock
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Washcloth
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Cell phone and charger
You are not required to bring a laptop with you. One will be assigned to each student for her/his exclusive in-classroom use during the course.
Meals are provided at no charge to accepted fellows in the Swope dining
facility, and are served cafeteria style. Additional meals (e.g., for accompanying
family members) may be purchased from the dining facility.
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