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Data Science for Social Good Student Fellow, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Posted January 27, 2020

The University of Washington eScience Institute is currently accepting applications for Student Fellows to participate in the 2020 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) summer program. The program brings together data scientists and domain researchers to work on focused, collaborative projects for societal benefit.

Approximately sixteen DSSG Student Fellows will be selected to work with academic researchers, data scientists, and public stakeholder groups on data-intensive research projects.

This year’s projects will leverage data science approaches to address societal challenges in areas such as human services, public policy, health and safety, environmental impacts, transportation, accessibility, social justice, and urban informatics. 

Who: Graduate students and advanced (junior/senior) undergraduate students. You must be enrolled in a degree granting program in spring 2020 and fall 2020 to be eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Former students are not eligible for the program – no exceptions can be accommodated.

All students currently enrolled in degree-granting colleges and universities within the U.S.A and all U.S. citizens studying at international degree-granting colleges and universities are eligible for this program.

What: Each student will be part of a team working full-time on an applied research project that has concrete social relevance and impact. Students are expected to work closely and collaboratively with team members onsite for the duration of the 10-week program. Projects may involve a range of stakeholders, including academic researchers, government officials, non-profit organizations, and the general public.

Where: Most work will be conducted on the UW campus in the WRF Data Science Studio, but some field excursions in the City of Seattle or King County may also be involved.

When: This is a 10-week long, full-time program beginning in June 15th and ending August 21st 2020.

Compensation: Students will be given a stipend of $7,000 for the 10 weeks. See below for additional information about the Micron Opportunity Scholarship for those wishing to request additional support.

Desired qualifications:

  • Demonstrated interest and experience in issues related to social good

  • Previous computer programming experience

  • Ability to work on highly interdisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholder groups

  • Research experience with quantitative or qualitative methods

  • Strong academic record

DEADLINE – Applications will be due by February 17, 2020, 11:59pm Pacific Time. Short-listed Student Fellows will be notified by March 16, 2020.

Applications are now open. For more information and to apply, please visit this link. Please note: a copy of your CV and unofficial transcripts are required, and you will be asked to attest that you can comply with the attendance policies laid out in the application form.

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for DSSG Student Fellows. Additional questions may be directed to DSSG Program Coordinator Emily Keller at [email protected].