About
The Summer Institute for Statistics in Big Data (SISBID) is designed to introduce biologists, quantitative scientists, and statisticians to modern statistical techniques for the analysis of biological big data. Ali Shojaie serves as the Director of SISBID. One of the goals of SISBID is to strengthen the statistical and data science proficiency of scholars from all backgrounds, especially those from groups historically underrepresented in STEM such as racial and ethnic minority groups, low income, first generation college students, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ groups.
Dates: July 13 - 31, 2026
- All SISBID courses will be held online only.
- The schedule for SISBID courses that start on Monday:
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pacific (11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern)
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pacific (11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern)
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pacific (11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eastern)
- The schedule for SISBID courses that start on Wednesday:
- Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pacific (2:30-5:30 p.m. Eastern)
- Thursday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pacific (11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern)
- Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pacific (11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern)
- Click More Info on course cards to access course descriptions.
- Fees are posted in the table below and are listed in course descriptions.
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
- Email questions to sisbid@uw.edu
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Leadership
Ali Shojaie
Rates for 2026
| Group | Early-Bird Fee per Module (through June 1) | Regular Fee per Module (on or after June 1) | Payment with UW Budget Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic, Government, Non-Profit | $475 | $575 | ~15.5% discount |
| Corporate, For-Profit Organizations | $575 | $675 | NA |
