Do you have summer plans?
The Department of Biostatistics has exciting summer opportunities for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. We are seeking students who love math, are curious about public health, and want to make a difference. Check out the Summer Program in Biostatistics and Computational Biology and the Post Baccalaureate Internship!
Application Deadline: February 1st
Summer Program
– 6-week comprehensive experience at Harvard.
– Take a course in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
– Learn statistical software packages (e.g. R, Stata).
– Participate in a collaborative research project at Harvard guided by a graduate student and mentored by a faculty member.
– Attend research talk about hot topics in public health (e.g. Nutrition, social behavior) by internationally renowned speakers.
– Present research findings at the Annual Symposium in July 2015.
– Receive directed mentoring, support for graduate school applications, and selection, and GRE prep.
– Travel, housing, and food provided.
Post-Baccalaureate Internship Program
– 3-month research experience at academic and clinical centers at Harvard, guided by a Harvard faculty member and graduate student mentor.
– Conduct biostatistics, epidemiology, or computational biology research.
– Present research findings at the Annual Symposium in July 2015.
– Receive directed mentoring and support for graduate school applications/ selection.
– Travel and salary provided.
Application Requirements
– Completed online application.
– Personal Statement (1 page).
– Official Transcripts.
– 2 Recommendation Letters, preferably from faculty who can attest to the applicant’s classroom performance, motivation, and overall suitability for research.
Contact Us:
Tonia K. Smith
Diversity Coordinator
Department of Biostatistics | Harvard School of Public Health