ICGEB and Monash University Malaysia run a five-day hands-on workshop on microbiome data science with R/Bioconductor, plus a research forum, in Selangor from 15 to 19 February 2027. The fee is 500 euros, or 250 euros for participants from low and middle-income countries. Grants for nationals of ICGEB Member States, including Tunisia, cover the fee, shared accommodation and meals. The deadline is 15 December 2026.
Who can apply
Nationality and grants
Anyone can apply and pay the fee. The ICGEB grants are for students and young scientists who are nationals of ICGEB Member States and live outside Malaysia. Tunisia is an ICGEB Member State, so a Tunisian applicant can ask for a grant.
Profile
Researchers, educators and postgraduate students with beginner to intermediate experience in R/Bioconductor and a basic understanding of metagenomics.
Poster
Participants submit a current project or research idea for the poster session.
Funding and what it does not cover
The registration fee is 500 euros, or 250 euros for non-grantees from low and upper-middle income countries, covering courses, meals, materials and networking. Merit-based ICGEB grants for nationals of Member States cover the fee, twin-share accommodation, food and hospitality.
Covered
Courses, practical sessions, meals, materials and networking (in the fee)
For ICGEB grantees: fee waiver, twin-share accommodation, food and hospitality
