Using Rules of Life:
Workshop Application Form
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We invite to you to apply to participate in workshops designed to explore how we might use the Rules of Life to tackle societal challenges. The workshops are on April 14, 19, 21 and 26.
We intend to bring together scientists from different disciplines to work collaboratively on 4 different themes. In order to ensure that we have a diverse mix of participants at each workshop, we will select participants based on this application.
You might want to remind yourself of details of the program while you complete the application - they are on the website.
Applications will close on Tuesday March 29.
Our intention is to attract PI's and Postdocs to these workshops. However if you are currently engaged in other pursuits, let us know and we will consider your application.
There are 4 separate workshops about Using the Rules of Life to address societal challenges. You are welcome to apply to participate in more than one of them but bear in mind that they will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT each day and will require your full participation.
Each has a different theme:
There is also an orientation for all participants before the workshops start on April 12. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT
There are 4 separate workshops about Using the Rules of Life to address societal challenges. You are invited to apply to participate in one. They will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT each day and will require your full participation.
In addition to the workshop, you are also required to attend a series of "incubators" designed to support your work on these themes. Make sure that you are able to attend these as well before submitting your response. The specific details will reveal themselves once you make your selection.
By applying, you are agreeing that you can attend all events in this series:
Please add them all to your calendar.
There are 4 separate workshops about Using the Rules of Life to address societal challenges. You are welcome to observe more than one of them but bear in mind that they will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm EDT on each day.
As an observer, you will be welcome to join the plenary sessions but not the breakout sessions where participants will spend most of their time.
There is also an orientation for all participants to which you are invited before the workshops start on April 12. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EDT. This is not compulsory, but you might find it useful.
These workshops are particularly suited to individuals who can easily step outside their areas of expertise or interest, enjoy creative activity, can think innovatively, listen to others and synthesize information.
It is an intensive setting requiring you to develop novel ideas or approaches with individuals you may not know and where you probably have limited information and time.
Does this sound like you? If so, why do you want to attend?
The following questions are voluntary. We are requesting this information because we want to ensure we have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workshops. If you are uncomfortable about responding, simply select “Prefer not to say…”
We will let you know which workshop you have successfully applied for as soon as possible.
Do hold the date of your chosen workshop.
Thanks for letting us know that you would like to observe one or more of the workshops. We will send you joining instructions and a briefing nearer the time.
Do hold the time and date of your chosen workshop(s).