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 This course is intended for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, principal investigators, or similar.
 Applicants should have basic programming experience in Python or MATLAB and experience with neurophysiology research.
 
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 ## Application
 
+**Applications are now closed.** 
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 Space for the event is limited. Apply to attend NeuroDataReHack 2023 [here](https://forms.gle/akaThWFBJrv7udev9). 
 
 * Application deadline: May 8