Data Science Institute Summer Lab

Opportunity Description:

The Data Science Institute Summer Lab program is an immersive 8-week paid summer research program at the University of Chicago. In the program, undergraduate students (and Chicago-area high school students) are paired with a data science mentor in various domains, including: computer science, data science, social science, climate and energy policy, public policy, materials science, and biomedical research. Through this pairing the research assistant will engage with and hone their skills in research methodologies, practices, and teamwork. We encourage participation from a broad range of students, and require no prior research experience to apply.

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

The following students are eligible to apply to the DSI Summer Lab:

• High School: current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the Chicago area;
• Undergraduate: current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

High school students from outside the Chicago area are not eligible to apply.

We do not require any previous research experience to participate in the program. Familiarity in at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, etc.) is preferred, as well as relevant coursework in areas such as computer science, statistics, and math.

Application Process: 

Send in your application here. 

Learn more about the application process here.