Admissions
Join LaCima
Admission to LaCima is regulated and takes place through official calls.
Admission to the laboratory is governed by our internal rules. Students in semesters I to IV complete a basic preparation in Python, R and research fundamentals lasting at most one month. Students from the fifth semester onwards take a placement test or a technical interview with the co-coordinator. Professors and external collaborators are evaluated in a meeting by the coordinator and the co-coordinator.
Three ways in
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Semesters I to IV
Basic preparation
Students in the early semesters follow an introductory preparation in Python, R and research fundamentals, lasting at most one month, mentored by lab members.
- 02
Semester V onwards
Placement test or technical interview
Students from the fifth semester onwards take a placement test or a technical interview with the co-coordinator, depending on their prior experience in programming and data analysis.
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Professors and externals
Evaluation by the coordination
Professors and external collaborators are evaluated in a meeting by the coordinator and the co-coordinator, considering their track record and their contribution to the lab's lines.
What you will find at the lab
Researcher mentorship
Direct guidance from REGINA and RENACYT research professors at every stage of your training.
Co-authorship in publications
Members publish in Scopus-indexed journals from undergraduate level, as authors and co-authors.
Ongoing training
Internal workshops on Python, R, machine learning, HPC and scientific writing every semester.
Application form
Fill in your details and tell us why you want to be part of LaCima. We will reply to the email you provide.