Bioinformatics Winter Internship
From Base Pairs to Big Data: a one-month, hands-on bootcamp that takes you from databases and sequence analysis to molecular docking, programming, machine learning and NGS data analysis, ending with a final project.
- 1 month18 Nov–22 Dec 2026
- 5 modules+ final project
- Live onlineMon–Fri, 1 hour a day
Winter 2026 · Enrolling
18 Nov–22 Dec 2026
- SessionsMon–Fri, 7:15–8:15 PM IST
- Registration closes17 Nov 2026
- Early bird21% off till 14 Nov
- ModeLive online (Google Meet)
Curriculum
What you’ll learn
Five modules that build on each other, from core bioinformatics to machine learning and NGS, then a final project that puts them together.
NCBIEMBLDDBJGenBankKEGGEnsemblClustal OmegaT-CoffeeMUSCLESwissDockRRStudioggplot2protrPythonBiopythonWEKAGalaxyFastQCHISAT2STARHTSeqDESeq2
01
Deep dive into bioinformatics
Biological databases and tools, sequence alignment, primer designing and phylogenetic analysis. Tools: NCBI, EMBL, DDBJ, GenBank, KEGG, Ensembl, Clustal Omega, T-Coffee, MUSCLE.
02
Introduction to proteomics
Molecular modeling and molecular docking. Tool: SwissDock.
03
Programming for bioinformatics
R, Python and Biopython for biological data. Tools: R, RStudio, ggplot2, protr, Python, Biopython.
04
Machine learning and AI for bioinformatics
Applying machine learning to biological data. Tool: WEKA.
05
Next-generation sequencing data analysis
From raw reads to results. Tools: Galaxy, FastQC, HISAT2/STAR, HTSeq, DESeq2.
06
Final project assignment
Apply what you’ve learned to a final project, reviewed by the instructors.
Who should apply
Eligibility
- No prerequisites: beginners are welcome
- Students in B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. or PhD programs in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmacy or computer science
- Postdocs and research scholars
- Teaching and industry professionals
What’s included
Program benefits
- One month of hands-on, industry-oriented skill training
- Live sessions with CBIRT instructors
- Hands-on work with widely used databases, tools and programming languages
- A final project that brings the modules together
- Certificate on completing and submitting the final project
Fees & enrollment
Fees and how to enroll
Fees depend on your category. Enrolling takes two steps:
- Pay the fee for your category using UPI, bank transfer, card or PayPal.
- Register with your transaction / UTR ID, a payment screenshot and an ID for your fee category.
Regular fees
| Category | India (INR) | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Students (up to Master’s) | ₹4,499 | USD 80 |
| PhD scholars | ₹4,999 | USD 90 |
| Postdocs / research scholars | ₹5,499 | USD 100 |
| Staff / faculty | ₹5,999 | USD 110 |
| Industry professionals | ₹6,499 | USD 120 |
Early bird: 21% off till 14 Nov 2026
| Category | India (INR) | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Students (up to Master’s) | ₹3,554 | USD 63 |
| PhD scholars | ₹3,949 | USD 71 |
| Postdocs / research scholars | ₹4,344 | USD 79 |
| Staff / faculty | ₹4,739 | USD 87 |
| Industry professionals | ₹5,134 | USD 95 |
Group discounts
| Category | Group of 2: 23% off | Group of 3 or more: 25% off |
|---|---|---|
| Students (up to Master’s) | ₹3,464 · USD 62 | ₹3,374 · USD 60 |
| PhD scholars | ₹3,849 · USD 69 | ₹3,749 · USD 68 |
| Postdocs / research scholars | ₹4,234 · USD 77 | ₹4,124 · USD 75 |
| Staff / faculty | ₹4,619 · USD 85 | ₹4,499 · USD 83 |
| Industry professionals | ₹5,004 · USD 92 | ₹4,874 · USD 90 |
Step 1
Pay the fee
India
UPI or bank transfer
UPI ID
centreofbioinformaticsresearch@cnrb
Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM or your bank app. Enter the fee for your category.
Bank transfer (NEFT / IMPS / RTGS)
- Account name
- Centre of Bioinformatics Research and Technology
- Account no.
120023770387- Bank
- Canara Bank, Kelangar, Aligarh
- IFSC
CNRB0002336
International
Card or PayPal
Credit or debit card (Razorpay)
PayPal
International bank transfer (SWIFT)
- Account name
- Centre of Bioinformatics Research and Technology
- Account no.
120023770387- Bank
- Canara Bank, Kelangar, Aligarh, India
- SWIFT
CNRBINBBBFD
After paying: keep your transaction / UTR ID and a screenshot of the payment. You’ll need both to register.
Step 2
Register after paying
Fill in the registration form with your transaction / UTR ID, payment screenshot and an ID for your fee category (for example, a student ID). You’ll be asked to choose your Google account first — needed to upload files. Registration closes on 17 Nov 2026.
Teaching team
Instructors
ANAnchal NegiBioinformatician, CBIRT
TADr. Tamanna AnwarOrganizer & Founder, CBIRT
Format
How the internship runs
- Dates18 Nov–22 Dec 2026
- SessionsMon–Fri, 7:15–8:15 PM IST (1 hour a day)
- PlatformGoogle Meet (live)
- Registration closes17 Nov 2026
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need prior experience?
No. The internship starts with the basics, so beginners are welcome. No coding experience is needed.
What will I need on my computer?
A computer running Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux, with a reliable internet connection.
How do the early-bird and group offers work?
The early-bird fee (21% off) applies to payments made by 14 Nov 2026. Groups of 2 get 23% off with code WINTERDUO, and groups of 3 or more get 25% off with code WINTERTRIO. Only one offer applies at a time.
Which fee applies to international participants?
USD fees apply to anyone living, working or studying outside India at the time of the internship.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. The certificate is awarded on completing and submitting the final project.
Questions about the Winter Internship?
Ask us about the modules, fees or group offers.