Founded in 1999, BGI is one of the world's leading life science and genomics organizations (https://en.genomics.cn/). BGI's mission is to use genomics to benefit mankind and to be a leader in the era of life sciences. BGI follows a genomics development model of "research, production and application". With businesses in more than 100 countries and regions around the world, BGI has established cooperation and partnerships with thousands of different organizations across multi-disciplinary research areas including medical health, resource conservation and judicial services. At the same time, BGI provides equipment, technical support and solutions for the needs of national economies and people's livelihoods, such as precision medicine and precision health. BGI is committed to applying its genetic and technological achievements to real-world settings in order to realize the dream of trans-omics for a better life. 

Mission - Trans-omics for a better life. 

Vision - To be a world leader in the age of life sciences. 

Core Values - Curiosity, Application of Knowledge, Working for the Betterment of Mankind. 

BGI subsidiaries encompass BGI Research, BGI College, BGI Genomics (https://www.bgi.com/global), MGI Tech (https://en.mgitech.cn/), China National GeneBank, GigaScience, and more. Among them, BGI College centrally recruits and manages all students for BGI subsidiaries. Established in 2011, BGI College leverages BGI's comprehensive "research-education-industry" platform with big data, big science, big industry, and big health. Emphasizing "practical project training for industry development", BGI College provides innovative joint training opportunities for top-tier life sciences researchers and industry professionals. Through years of growth and refinement, BGI College has developed a talent training model that keeps pace with the evolution of genomic science. Consequently, the institution has produced numerous outstanding talents in both science and industry, contributing a strong talent pool to the life sciences sector. The headquarters of BGI, is situated in Shenzhen, China. Shenzhen (http://www.sz.gov.cn/en/), a coastal city in southern Guangdong Province, is bordered by Daya Bay and Dapeng Bay to the east, the Pearl River Estuary and Lingdingyang to the west, Dongguan and Huizhou to the north, and Hong Kong to the south. At a mere 41 kilometers (25 miles) from Hong Kong, Shenzhen has capitalized on its prime location and China's reform and opening-up policy since 1978 to transform into a modern, international metropolis. Often referred to as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen is now home to over 14,000 high-tech companies, including industry giants such as Huawei, DJI, Lenovo, CEC, Tencent, and BGI. The city has also emerged as an innovation hub, fostering a new generation of startups and solidifying its position as China's most competitive and innovative urban center. 

Some videos for a glance: 

Introduction to BGI Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzFXQ0PrEKE

BGI's "work hard, study hard, and keep fit" culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUQ3-6-lNKY

Introduction to Shenzhen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCZM0B7ngBM

Some videos for a glance: Introduction to BGI Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzFXQ0PrEKE BGI's "work hard, study hard, and keep fit" culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUQ3-6-lNKY Introduction to Shenzhen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCZM0B7ngBM

* Welcome to email your CV and interests to bgi-college@genomics.cn looking for hidden opportunities. 

* Shorter-term interns and exchange students may also be accepted. Just show us how much you want it and what you are capable of. 

* Applications are usually accepted all year round by BGI, but it is suggested that candidates apply at least two months ahead of the registration date to facilitate review and visa processes.

    Registration Period:

    ·   Spring Intake: February

    ·   Autumn Intake: September

* Interviews will be arranged after applications are submitted. Evaluation will include but not limited to English skills and professional capabilities.

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Study Certificate

*Any official document stating the dates of your enrollment and graduation (eg. student card, degree certificate, etc.)

3. Literature Reading Questionnaire/Research Proposal

* To be eligible for scholarships, fellowships, or any other financial support that BGl offers, you need to submit a Literature Reading Questionnaire/Research Proposal

* Literature Reading Questionnaires are required for undergraduates and coursework masters; research proposal are required for research masters, doctoral and post-doctoral candidates.

4. Academic Transcript (not required for post-doctoral candidates)

5. Application form

* Only for joint program student. And the form should be submit to program coordinator.

6. Other Supporting Documents (if any)

* Please click the link to download the corresponding template: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16U-H672fa5vTXmibWuKohw-DSsJdjoTD?usp=drive_link

Note: 

1. Application materials should be submitted directly via our online application portal

2. For applicants from collaboration university, please submit to the program coordinator of your faculty.