1. Who is eligible to attend the workshop?

Ans: Ph.D. and Post doctoral student working in the area of computational biology or Masters/bachelors in computer science or bioinformatics who can program are encouraged to apply. Faculty members willing to execute bioinformatics project may also apply.

2. Is there an age limit for application?

Ans: No

3. What is the minimum requisite qualification?

Ans: B.Tech/M.Tech in any branch of engineering and M.Sc/PhD. in biological  sciences with proficiency in bioinformatics, programming etc.

4. Will there be a training given?

Ans: No training will be given. Therefore, we expect the candidates to come prepared to solve the given problems. Candidates are expected to work on the given problems. 

5. What is the mode of selection?

Ans: Candidates will be selected entirely based on their merit as evidenced by publications or software development experience followed by an online interview.

6. What is expected out of the participant?

Ans: The participants will be given problems in or around the core area (already mentioned in project details section). They are expected to complete the assignment by the end of the duration of the workshop.

7. Are we going to be provided with computers?

Ans: You are expected to bring your own laptops with you. We will provide you access to our servers where you will work. Most of the programs are pre-installed. But in case you want a particular software to be installed, we will be happy to install it for you.