Enhancing Biology Teaching Using Biological Databases

Registration and Payment

Registration

Applications are now closed.

Registration deadline Friday 12 February 2010

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If you have been invited to register then your application has been reviewed and accepted and you have a place on the course. You are required to register to confirm your attendance and pay.

Confirmation and Payment

Please do not proceed with payment before your application has been accepted.

Registration Fee: £85 GBP

This fee includes predominately single room accommodation expenses for two nights, catering, course dinner in a Cambridge University college and course material. Some of the accommodation is a shared twin room. Accommodation for a third night is available but this must be specified when registering and paid by the course participant. Participants are expected to meet their own travel expenses.

Bursaries: we are pleased to offer three bursaries of £200 to assist with teaching cover, course registration and travel costs. All applicants must be active in teaching biology to 16-19 year old students. Candidates of any nationality may apply but must be resident and work in the EU and associated member states. Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of:

- explanation of the relevance of this course to your teaching;

- justification of use of the funds to support your attendance in the LearningLab;

- demonstration of involvement with national and international teaching networks and a commitment to sharing course materials through these.

To apply for a bursary, please submit a letter of application, which requires confirmation of support from your head of department or school/college head. During your registration you will be asked to indicate whether you wish to be considered for a bursary and will be asked to complete and submit a letter of application (a form with required fields is provided).

Only complete bursary applications received before the registration deadline of Friday 12 February 2010 will be considered. Selection will take place within one week of this date and successful applicants will be notified before 15 February 2010.

Target Audience: the course is open to all European high-school and further education science teachers. The activities featured are ideal for use with students aged between 16-19 years old but may also be applicable for younger students. Course attendees should be familiar with use of the internet but no specialist computing skills are required.

Language: the course will be run in English.

Number of Participants: the course will be open to 40 participants only.

Registration and Payment

Application deadline: Monday 21 December 2009.

Click here to apply. Only online applications will be accepted.

Please note that we have a 3 stage process:

• Stage 1: Submit your personal details and motivation letter. The motivation letter submission link will be found in the confirmation page/ e-mail you will receive after submitting your personal details.
• Stage 2: Applications will be reviewed.
• Stage 3: Notification will be sent on Monday 18 January 2010 as to whether your application has been accepted and you have a place on the course.

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Registration Fee: £85 GBP

If you are accepted onto the course, the registration fee is £85 GBP. You will be able to register online after the selection period. This fee includes predominately single room accommodation expenses for two nights, catering, course dinner in a Cambridge University college and course material. Participants are expected to meet their own travel expenses.

Bursaries:

We will be offering three bursaries of £200 to assist with teaching cover, course registration and travel costs. Information will be provided at the registration stage.

Target Audience:

The course is open to all European high-school and further education science teachers. The activities featured are ideal for use with students aged between 16-19 years old but may also be applicable for younger students. Course attendees should be familiar with use of the Internet but no specialist computing skills are required.

Language:

The course will be run in English.

Number of Participants:

The course will be open to 40 participants only.