How it works

BMSIP is a match making program that connects biomedical researchers around Boston with Bioinformatics MS students. As part of their training, our bioinformatics students are required to complete a research experience primarily focused on bioinformatics and computational biology.

Investigators, companies and organizations may submit proposals describing a discrete project idea that involves bioinformatics. The BMSIP program staff can provide a limited amount of mentorship and project management as requested.

Suitable projects must meet the Bioinformatics MS program summer project requirement: they are entirely computational and involve biological data analysis techniques. See the Project Criteria section on the Project page for more detailed information. Please schedule a meeting with the BMSIP program if you need help shaping your proposal or determining if it’s appropriate.

All approved bioinformatics projects are advertised to the Bioinformatics MS students who then reach out directly to the PIs for the projects that match their interests and skills. The PIs subsequently select the students who are the best fit for their projects. BMSIP is not a funding mechanism; proposals that bring their own monetary support will stand out as more competitive among students.

Projects submitted by investigators with little or no prior experience or capabilities in genomics and high throughput biological data are prioritized for support.