If you’re not sure which Data Science Institute student project program is right for you, submit to Campus Connections and we will route your request to the best destination, including those below. What follows are the programs the DSI runs directly.

This page is for faculty. Students looking to apply to the DSI or Data For Good Scholars programs, please see this page. For employment opportunities in data science, please see this document. If you missed the student deadline for the Scholars Program Application, you are advised to check the list of currently active projects looking for student research assistants in this document.

Capstone Campus Connections DSI Scholars Data For Good
Frequency Fall/Spring Continuous Fall/Spring/Summer Fall/Spring/Summer
Target MS Data Science All students All students All students
Student selection 5-6 students, registered for course Students apply directly with PI Centralized application, PI decides Centralized application, PI decides
Project criteria Clear project, sufficient work for semester long study Various Research internship, mentoring Volunteer, social good
Student incentive Required, course credit Paid work, course credit Research experience Social good
How to apply Apply here Apply here Apply here Email dsi-scholars@columbia.edu
Deadline Apply for Fall in Summer Any time Fall: September 27th; Spring/Summer: January 20th Fall: September 27st; Spring/Summer: January 20th

In addition, the DSI can connect you to the to the Statistics Consulting group. Statistics Consulting is a service offered year round to the Columbia community, connecting you with a highly trained student supervised by department faculty. They offer advice in statistical areas such as: study design, development of analysis strategy, data analysis, and reporting/interpretation of results. In addition to providing direct guidance on your project, statistics consulting can be used in conjunction with students recruited through the above programs if you would like to secure additional expertise.