Overview

The DSI Scholars program matches Columbia students with paid opportunities to work with faculty on data science-related research projects. Through these research projects and enrichment activities, the program aims to foster mentorship and a collaborative data science community at Columbia.

This unique, interdisciplinary program allows undergraduate and master students to engage in emerging research under the mentorship of acclaimed Columbia faculty. Each term, the Data Science Institute will select up to 10 faculty-led interdisciplinary research projects and will provide funding to the students to perform research-related duties. Students selected as DSI Scholars will receive a stipend to support their living expenses while conducting research.

Faculty Application

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Student Application

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Program Timeline

DSI Scholars projects are offered and selected three times a year: Spring, Summer and Fall. See below for key dates. 

Term Project Duration Faculty Application Dates Student Application Dates Student Interviews
Spring January – May Opens: Sept 11, 2023
Closes: Oct 6, 2023
Opens: Oct 23, 2023
Closes: Nov, 6, 2023
Expected Nov 27 – Dec 8, 2023
Summer June – August Opens: January
Closes: TBD
Opens: February
Closes: TBD
TBD
Fall September – December Opens: April
Closes: TBD
Opens: May
Closes: TBD
TBD