VTP Structure

VTP projects are 1-week*. After completing the weeklong version, participants can enroll in a multiweek extension (2- or 3- weeks depending on the VTP) to go deeper into the material. 

Participants complete VTPs virtually, on their own internet-connected computers.

Each participant receives:

• Access to VTP platform, which provides AI-enabled project instructions & question-answering, along with a group collaboration channel for mentor-guided discussions and cohort interaction
• All computational resources and datasets necessary to complete assigned tasks (e.g. AWS instance with all necessary software & data to perform assigned analyses)
• Unlimited assistance from domain experts (asynchronous + videoconference calls)
• (Optional) Pre-VTP Preparation: gain a concise introduction to the programming languages and environments needed for completing assigned bioinformatics tasks. More information below.

Weeklong VTPs start on Monday or Tuesday with a 1-1 hourlong intro meeting on the platform where each participant is introduced to the project, provided all necessary resources to complete it, and assigned their own dataset.

Participants then complete a set of assigned tasks throughout the week—on their own schedule—and seek help from mentors and cohort peers on a group cohort channel.

A 1-hour Midweek Cohort Meeting on Wednesday and 1-hour Wrap-up Cohort Meeting on Friday ensure the group can discuss their progress.

*Notes:

1. Based on individual educational backgrounds and work experience, we may recommend completing a brief Pre-VTP preparation module covering relevant coding topics before the project begins.
2. For group registrations of 20 or more participants, we are flexible with alternative scheduling options.