Data Science Internship Program
Data Science Internship Program supports students and life sciences employers through paid analytics and data science internships that build practical skills and strengthen Massachusetts’ workforce.
Funder: Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Due Dates: Rolling (Internship applications and placements; no fixed deadline)
Funding Amounts: Intern wage reimbursement for eligible hosts; paid internships lasting up to four months
Summary: Supports paid internships in advanced analytics and data science to strengthen Massachusetts’ life sciences workforce.
Key Information: Funding is first-come, first-served and allocated only after MLSC approves offer requests in the organization application.
Description
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) runs the Data Science Internship Program to increase the availability of advanced analytics and data science talent in the Massachusetts life sciences industry. The program enables research institutions and small life sciences companies to hire paid interns, including qualified candidates at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate levels. An online platform connects employers with prospective interns.
Internships provide exposure to advanced data analytics and data science applications in life sciences settings. The program aims to expand the pool of qualified candidates through practical experience and eventual employment in Massachusetts life sciences careers. It also supports a robust and diverse workforce by creating opportunities for students pursuing data science and related majors, engaging employers in recruitment from a global talent pool, and increasing awareness of life sciences career pathways.
