Overview
Biology, all the way from molecules, through cells, tissues, network in the brain, to ecosystems holds great promise today for bright young theorists. Exciting problems abound, a vibrant and connected global community of theorists is growing and the thrill of conceptual discoveries await the prepared and well-trained student.
This school will feature pedagogical courses on Nonlinear dynamics in biology, Robotics and biomechanics, Soft active matter, Game theory and Information theory instructed by Madan Rao, Madhusudhan Venkadesan, Mukund Thattai, Sandeep Krishna and Shachi Gosavi.
In addition, students will be exposed to new and interesting biological puzzles of current research interest via research talks by Aswin Seshasayee, Deepa Agashe, Jayant Udgaonkar, M. K. Mathew, and Upinder Bhalla.
Applying for the school
Applications are invited from undergraduates with a strong grounding in physics and maths, and an active curiosity about biology.
There is no application fee. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to individually acknowledge receipt of applications. Candidates who are selected will be notified via email by March 30th, 2013. Round-trip rail fare and local accommodation will be covered by the organizers.
Click the 'Apply' tab on the main program page to reach the online application form.
Application deadline: March 15th, 2013
If you have any questions, or face any difficulty submitting your application, please email us at physlife2013 (at) ncbs.res.in
Important dates
Deadline for submission of applications: March 15th, 2013
Declaration of results: March 30th, 2013 (via email)
Course dates: June 10th to June 21st, 2013