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About the project
The amount of available protein sequence data is rapidly increasing, for example through applications of sequencing technologies to metagenomics. To understand biological phenomena on a molecular scale, it is crucial to determine the functions of proteins as well as their interactions. Experimental identification of protein functions will not scale to the current and rapidly increasing amount of available protein sequences. Function prediction methods using machine learning may be used to determine protein functions from their sequence. However, proteins rarely function alone but rely on other proteins to perform their function through direct and indirect interactions.
The aim of the Functional Metagenomics-Ai-based Analysis of Complex Microbial Interactions (Internship) project offered at King Abdullah University Of Science and Technology (KAUST) is to computationally characterize the functions and interactions of proteins in metagenomes through the development and application of novel AI methods.
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- Month 1: identification of AI methods, characterization of metagenomics dataset, technical presentation
- Month 2: preparation and preprocessing of metagenomics data (QC, assembly)
- Month 3: implementation of AI method and data analysis, evaluation
- Month 4: combination of AI methods: protein functions and interactions between proteins Month 5: evaluation results, quantitative characterization
- Month 6: write-up
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Students can choose their own start and end dates as the program runs across the year
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Environmental Sciences View 29 other Short Courses in Environmental Sciences in Saudi ArabiaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions
- Letter of Recommendation from faculty member in field of study
- Valid Passport(with six months validity)
- CV - Summary of your career, qualifications and education.
- Statement of Purpose-Explain your motivation to become a VSRP intern
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 3 months.
This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs for Thuwal
2270 - 3445 SAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The KAUST Fellowship includes:
- Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)
- A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
- On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)
- Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)
- Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)
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