2015 RAPIDATA COURSE

The 2015 RapiData Course on Data Collection and Structure Solution will take
place at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) from May 3-8
2015. The aim of the course is to educate and train scientists in data
collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using
state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will comprise
hands-on experiments at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on
sample preparation, data collection and reduction, phasing and complementary
methods. For a more complete description of the course goals and format see
http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/conferences/rapidata-2015/about.html

The deadline for applications is February 23rd 2015. To apply follow
this link:
http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/conferences/rapidata-2015/apply.php

Several scholarships are available from the International Union of
Crystallography to cover partial travel and subsistence for Latin-American
students, postdocs and junior faculty. Additional funds may be also be awarded
to other participants (no restrictions) on a per need basis. Interested
participants should apply for the course, and contact the organizers, enclosing
a letter of recommendation from their supervisor.

The Organizing Committee of RapiData2015 shall observe the basic policy of
non-discrimination and affirms the right and freedom of scientists to associate
in international scientific activity without regard to such factors as ethnic
origin, religion, citizenship, language, political stance, gender, sex or age,
in accordance with the Statutes of the International Council for Science. At
this course no barriers will exist which would prevent the participation of
bona fide scientists.