The Big Data Summer Institute is an interdisciplinary training and research program that introduces undergraduate students to research at the intersection of big data and human health — a rapidly growing field that uses quantitative analysis, theoretical statistics, and data science to solve public health problems and improve people’s lives.
The 2025 Big Data Summer Institute will be HELD:
June 16 - July 25, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN IN DECEMBER 2024
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
Drawing from the expertise and experience of outstanding faculty of several departments at the University of Michigan — biostatistics, statistics, and electrical engineering and computer science — the institute exposes undergraduate students to diverse experiences and techniques that distinguish it from other undergraduate summer programs.
The Big Data Summer Institute is hosted in-person in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
All BDSI participants are provided with:
- A comprehensive summer research experience in biostatistics, big data computing, and professional development
- Single-occupancy, on-campus dormitory housing at Couzens Hall (5 minute walk from to the School of Public Health)
- $1,800 stipend
- Up to $500 in travel reimbursements
- $200 in Blue Bucks for on-campus dining
- Lunches and dinners provided at numerous program events and social activities