Ghent, Belgium
Students will be working in the lab of Professor Dirk Inzé, director of the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology (VIB), associated with Ghent University, in the historic city of Ghent. The Inzé lab is world renowned for their work uncovering basic cellular and genetic mechanisms that regulate leaf growth. During this internship, students will work under the supervision of Dr. Hilde Nelissen to analyze maize (corn) genes regulating leaf growth and development. Students will learn basic molecular biology techniques and approaches to quantify growth defects. Centrally located in Belgium and Europe, Ghent is an ideal location to experience both world-class plant biology research, as well as cultural treasures of art and architecture.”
DATES
Approximately 12 weeks during spring-summer terms combined 2022
HOUSING
Options for housing include sharing an on-campus house or getting an off-campus apartment. Students may be sharing a room with another BYU participant and sharing an apartment with local students.
COURSES
Students are required to register for a minimum 12 credit hours during the spring-summer terms combined, which will be six credits each term. These credits may be Biology 399R Internship or other directed readings/research credit.
Students may also be interested in investigating the local culture by taking IAS 380 Cultural Proofs for 1–3 credit hours. This self-guided course allows students to do independent intercultural research, interview locals, and experience local culture.
COST
Students pay BYU Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition ($3,060) for 12 credit hours. This includes internship placement fees, housing, and international health insurance coverage.
This does not include international airfare, meals, local transportation, international cell phone/data plan, or personal expenses.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program. Airfare reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.
BYU Travel
801-422-6293 | travel@byu.edu | 280 HRCB
PREPARATION
Accepted students are required to participate in an international preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This second-block evening course will be held during winter semester prior to departure.
Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program.
Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.
All participants are required to show proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) at least two weeks prior to departure.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be adults 18 years of age or older. Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
The application requires a $35 fee.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
Deadline: 15 February 2022
FACULTY
Clinton Whipple, professor of evolutionary biology in the Biology Department, is the faculty director of the program.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
