Eligibility
Excelling undergraduate students interested in Biomedical Informatics and Data Science. Students must be over 18 years of age but may be from any University in the United States and territories.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident
Enrolled undergraduates or recent college graduate, who are enrolled in a graduate program.
2.75 GPA or higher.
Students from a computational background with an interest in artifical intelligence, biomedical research, and data science, or students with a life science background with a strong interest in computer science are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline and Materials
A personal statement written as either an essay of 1-1.5 pages or a signed video (maximum of 3 minutes) in American Sign Language (ASL) explaining your interests in biomedicine and how this program will help you in your future goals for a career in biomedical informatics and data science.
A resume/CV that describes prior experience
Official academic transcripts.
Two signed letters of recommendation from persons who can speak about your academic interests and work ethic. Please have the persons email their signed letter of support as a PDF as an attachment to the program directors Richard Boyce (rdb20@pitt.edu) and Gaurav Arora (gaurav.arora@gallaudet.edu).
Applications are closed for Summer 2025
Program Dates
**Specific dates for 2026 will be announced in late November!**
Internships start late May, 2026
Internships end late July, 2026
Complete Application Checklist
Complete Online Application
Personal Statement
Two signed letters of recommendation emailed by the recommenders to the program directors
Current Resume/CV
Academic Transcripts
Use this link to go to the application form
Questions? Contact the program directors Richard Boyce (rdb20@pitt.edu) and Gaurav Arora (gaurav.arora@gallaudet.edu). Please check if your question is answered on the FAQs page prior to sending an email.