LLNL Biotech Summer Experience
A 2-week intensive at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. You will sequence gene fragments from Landoltia punctata (duckweed) and publish data to GenBank.
ONLINE APPLICATION OPENS: January 19, 2026, 8:00 AM PST
STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Applications are competitive and space is limited.
How to Apply
- Submit online application
- Provide most recent high school transcript (unofficial accepted)
- Provide Biology or Chemistry teacher contact information for letter of recommendation
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