SISG 2026 will be held at the Georgia Institute of Technology in ATLANTA from June 1st – June 12th, starting the week after Memorial Day. We are very pleased to announce a new round of funding for Graduate Student Fellowships from the National Science Foundation through 2030, and also remain extremely grateful to our corporate partner, the Regeneron Genetics Center, for their continuing support of SISG.  Please note that all modules will be in-person only! We do not offer hybrid teaching.

Please visit the Courses link for a list of Courses for 2026 in Atlanta

Information about Atlanta and weekend offerings is also provided on the About tab. Starting in January 2026, anyone wishing to attend will be invited to follow three simple steps: choose your preferred classes, (ii) apply for admission, and (iii) register after acceptance. 

The Bruce Weir Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics (SISG) introduces geneticists to modern methods of statistical analysis and statisticians to the challenges posed by modern genetic data. The goal of SISG is to strengthen the statistical and genetic proficiency and career preparation of scholars from all backgrounds, especially those from groups historically underrepresented in STEM including low-income, first-generation college students, veterans, individuals with disabilities. 

2026 SISG Streams

Health and Environment: HE2 Statistical Genetics; HE3 AI/ML for Genetics; HE4 Molecular Evolution

Integrative Genomics: IG1 Genetics, Genomics and Biobanks; IG2 Epigenetics and Gene Regulation; IG3 Single Cell Genomics, IG4 Pathways and Networks

Quantitative Genetics: QG1 Quantitative Genetics; QG2 Mixed Models; QG3 Association Mapping; QG4 Whole Genome Sequencing Pipeline

Statistics: ST1 Bayesian Statistics; ST2 Regression & Regularization; ST3 Forensic Statistics

We will also be arranging a small number of modules for a Southern SISG late in 2026: