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The application is now open. Completed applications will be reviewed and offers extended on a rolling basis. The application will close when all positions are filled, and no later than March 15, 2025. 

Applications are considered complete when all materials have been submitted and a letter of recommendation has been received. Recommendation letters should be sent promptly to avoid delays in the review process.

The application is hosted on the RedCap survey platform. A preview of the 2025 application is available here.

BDSI provides 
  • Single-occupancy, on-campus dormitory housing at Couzens Hall (a five-minute walk to the School of Public Health)
  • $2,000 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

Application Process

The application requires the following items:

  • A single PDF document containing:
    • A personal statement describing your interest in BDSI and how it would benefit your education and career goals (maximum two pages)
    • CV/resume
    • Unofficial transcripts for undergraduate coursework
  • List of relevant coursework (e.g mathematics, statistics, computer science and biology)
  • Name and email of one reference who can best speak to your academic ability and potential to conduct quantitative research in a group setting. We will send them a link to upload a recommendation letter.

Offer priority is given to:

  • Rising juniors and rising seniors
  • Students with prior coding experience (any language)
  • Students with demonstrated outstanding academic excellence
  • Students with convincing personal interest in the program
  • Students from groups underrepresented in STEM fields

APPLY TODAY FOR THE 2025 BIG DATA SUMMER INSTITUTE

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please email [email protected].

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