Ready to Apply?
Due to overwhelming interest and a limited number of positions, we are no longer able to accept applications for the Summer 2025 BDSI program. We encourage you to explore opportunities at other Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science programs.
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.
- 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
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN BDSI.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please email UMSPH-BDSI@umich.edu.
