Program details
Every track mixes online theory with supervised lab time.
Fellows move through self-paced prep during the week, then show up ready to test their hypotheses in Egyptian labs each weekend.
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BIO
Biology labs
Grow cultures, stain slides, and test plant-friendly hypotheses with calm, well-lit benches.
Duration 10 weeks
Weekly time 6-8 hrs
Difficulty Intermediate
Total cost EGP 14k (aid up to 80%)
Requirements
- • Complete the online biosafety primer before week one
- • Comfort using pipettes or ready to learn quickly
- • Upload tidy lab notes after every studio block
Program content
Weeks 1-2
Sample care
Sterile technique, plating, and microscopy routines.
- Prep slides and gels
- Log growth data
Weeks 3-6
Assay sprint
Enzyme assays and colorimetric tests tied to student hypotheses.
- Choose controls
- Plot absorbance
Weeks 7-10
Showcase prep
Summaries, micrographs, and posters for demo day.
- Clean figure captions
- Public speaking reps
FAQs
Do I need prior wet lab hours?
No. We start with pipette drills and safety workflows before touching samples.
Can I grow human cells?
We stay with BSL-1 organisms only, including plants and safe microbes.
Will I get photos for my portfolio?
Yes. Mentors help capture microscope stills you can share.