*** The application portal is now closed. This page is now for reference only.***
*** As of January 29, the program period and application deadline have been moved forward by a week, to the dates listed below. ***
The Department of Biostatistics is excited to offer our Vanderbilt Biostatistics Summer Internships for Undergraduates. The 2025 program will take place from May 12 through June 20. Applications are due by February 17, 2025.
Interns will be directly mentored by experienced researchers as they gain valuable experience in the biostatistics field. They will work on a research project, complete weekly assignments, and deliver a formal oral presentation at the end of the summer program. There will also be opportunities for discussion and training on topics such as writing personal statements and résumés.
Each intern is paid a stipend of up to $4,500. Housing is not included.
Who is eligible?
Undergraduate students who . . .
- are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- have completed at least one year of their program of study.
Application materials
These items must be included in your submission:
- A statement (500 words maximum) that describes what interests you about this program, your goals for this experience, and how it will help you achieve your professional goals
- A résumé or curriculum vitae
- A letter of good standing from your current institution
- This is a letter indicating that you are currently enrolled at the institution as a student and not on academic probation. Each institution has a specific approach to issuing these letters (for instance, they may be issued by a registrar's office, office of student affairs, or office of academic services). Please check with your institution regarding the appropriate way to obtain this letter.
- Contact information for one reference. (If we decide to move forward with your application, we will contact your reference with instructions on how to submit their letter of recommendation.)
- A transcript from your current institution (an unofficial copy is acceptable)
Additional information
- Due to limitations from our funding sources, positions are available only to US citizens or permanent residents.
- For many research projects, a background in math, statistics, computer science, and programming is an advantage. This, however, is not a requirement. We encourage individuals with backgrounds in the social sciences, healthcare, and other fields to apply.
We thank everyone who applied for the 2025 program.
Applications are now in review with the selection committee.
Program administration
Leena Choi, Professor of Biostatistics
Mario Davidson, Associate Professor of Biostatistics
Margaret Cullum, Program Manager
Details on this page are subject to change without notice.