The following companies are looking for interns in 2025. If you are interested in gaining new experiences, working in a collaborative environment, or improving your programming skills, apply for one of these opportunities.
To include an internship opportunity on our website, organizations can complete our form. Interested students will send a letter or inquiry and résumé directly to the contact and location listed.
Astellas Pharma
Northbrook, Illinois; Remote
Positions: 3
Type of Student: PhD candidate in statistics or a related discipline
Deadline: January 24, 2025
Full-time internships are available in the summer for 10–12 weeks. Successful candidates will work closely with a senior-level statistician and/or real-world data expert on the design and analysis of clinical trials, observational studies, epidemiology, and statistical research topics.
The project will be a hands-on learning experience involving statistical and related data review and data analysis programming tasks. The programming tasks will involve SAS, R, Python, and/or other statistical software on the UNIX platform.
To be considered, applicants must have completed at least two years of graduate-level coursework and be working on a dissertation toward a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, epidemiology, or related discipline. The applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States or United Kingdom. In addition, applicants should have good programming and communication skills.
Apply: Send a CV, personal statement of interest, and letter of recommendation to Biostat.Intern@Astellas.com.
AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, Maryland (primary) and Waltham, Massachusetts
Positions: 4
Type of Student: PhD (preferred) or MS in statistics or biostatistics
Deadline: January 3, 2025
AstraZeneca will have multiple full-time summer biostatistics internships lasting approximately 10–12 weeks (May/June to August/September). As a biostatistics intern, you will work closely with an experienced statistician on one statistical topic from clinical trials. Topics involve statistical work in early- and late-phase drug development with applications to oncology, rare disease, cardiovascular, and respiratory areas. Interns will work to develop a project based in literature that is practical and valuable to AstraZeneca. At the end of the internship, you will be expected to present your work across AstraZeneca biometrics groups.
Candidates must have a good knowledge of R and/or SAS. Time- and self-management skills are valuable.
The AstraZeneca intern program will be in person and is only for US college/university students who do not require sponsorship. Interns must be 18 years or older. May 2025 graduates are not eligible.
Contact: Andrew Garda
Bayer
Whippany, New Jersey
Positions: 5
Type of Student: Pursuing a master’s or PhD degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related fields from an accredited college/university
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The selected individuals will have the opportunity to work on a research project with senior-level biostatisticians in a fast-paced environment. They may become involved in the analysis of clinical trial data, programming, and providing support to highly knowledgeable trial statisticians and project statisticians. At the end of the internship, the intern will present their research project to the statistics department and a nonstatistical audience.
Qualifications
- Ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team and act autonomously as appropriate
- Be a high performer interested in the interactions between science and policy, wanting to work with dynamic people and contribute to a changing environment
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.
Division: Pharmaceuticals
Reference Code: 828745
Contact: hrop_usa@bayer.com
Apply: https://jobs.bayer.com/job/Whippany-Statistician-Intern-New/1129600201/
Biogen
Remote
Positions: 6
Type of Student: Graduate school pursuing PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or similar
Deadline: February 28, 2025
This application is for a 12-week internship role from June–August 2025. Résumé review begins in January 2025.
The biostatistics department provides statistical support across research and development. The statisticians in the biostatistics group collaborate with stakeholders from different disciplines to develop agile and robust clinical development plans and decision frameworks for a portfolio of products encompassing early and late-stage development. They also provide statistical expertise and manage the activities for clinical programs to ensure valid and efficient study designs.
For the summer intern projects, you will be required to read and synthesize key methodology papers, efficiently develop simulation code in R or another statistical package, and explore results in a systematic way.
Apply: https://join.smartrecruiters.com/Biogen/ec31a85e-0cea-4262-897c-d81a6491390e-biostatistics-interns
Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience
Roanoke/Charlottesville, Virginia
Positions: 8–9
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline: February 28, 2025
CUBE is an eight-week training program (June 9–August 1, 2025) designed to give motivated, underrepresented undergraduate students in STEM the opportunity to engage in a full-time collaborative data science experience, along with related professional development activities. CUBE is aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM fields and was built on the following four pillars:
- Training in introductory biostatistics
- Training in R programming
- Professional development
- A collaborative research project addressing research questions in various disciplines
The goal is to offer students an experience working with a real-world data set under the mentorship of experienced collaborative data scientists and clinical experts so they can determine if they want to pursue a career in collaborative applied data science. The program includes weekly research and professional development seminars, periodic social events, and a final symposium, during which students present their research.
Students will be hosted at either Virginia Tech or the University of Virginia during the summer of 2025 and be compensated $4,800 for their participation. Housing and social outings will also be provided. Students will be responsible for food/meals and roundtrip travel to and from their assigned site.
Eligibility and Expectations
- We encourage applications from undergraduate students of underrepresented groups (e.g., women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, or people from disadvantaged backgrounds) who are considering a career in data science or a similar field.
- Preference will be given to undergraduate students who are rising seniors enrolled in a STEM program, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have completed a course in introductory statistics or biostatistics. Well-prepared undergraduate students who are rising juniors will also be strongly considered.
- CUBE interns must commit at least 40 hours/week to the training program; therefore, interns are not permitted to enroll in summer classes, participate in MCAT prep courses, engage in activities for pay, or engage in other activities that may interfere with program activities.
- CUBE interns commit to participating in the full eight-week program. Students may not take vacation during this training period.
- Students who are not US citizens or permanent residents are ineligible to apply.
Apply: https://biostat.centers.vt.edu/CUBE/how_to_apply
Daiichi Sankyo
Basking Ridge, New Jersey (remote possible, but onsite recommended)
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD (preferred) or MS candidates in statistics or biostatistics
Deadline: February 15, 2025
We are looking for multiple full-time statistics summer interns to join our organization for approximately 12 weeks. You will work closely with senior-level biostatisticians on innovative statistical methodology and/or application topics related to the design and analysis of clinical trials. At the end of the internship, you will be expected to present your work within global statistical seminars. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of R and have completed at least two years of graduate-level courses.
There will be rolling interviews, so apply early.
Contact: Philip He
Apply: https://forms.office.com/r/aUYdwAQg37
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Master’s degree in statistics/biostatistics or MSPH with concentration in statistics/biostatistics
Deadline: January 15, 2025
As a computational statistician intern, you will have the opportunity to partner with experts in statistics, data sciences, medical, regulatory, and clinical to lead a project that addresses research or business needs. With your statistics and statistical programming knowledge, you will understand the patient and business needs to deliver with high quality. Within Lilly’s culture that values analytics and data-driven decisions, you will be part of a team that makes important contributions to patients’ lives. You will have the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and how statistics and analytics play a role at Eli Lilly and Company.
Responsibilities
The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary based on current business needs.
- Use statistics and programming skills on a project that will have an impact in the statistics, data, and analytics organization.
- Lead the project by understanding the background and impact.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in the project.
- Present to the organization on the technical aspects and the impact of the project.
- Introduce and apply innovative thinking to the project.
Lilly internships last for 12 continuous weeks beginning in May or June. Each intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the organization and build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion, each intern will present their project highlights, findings, recommendations, and general internship accomplishments to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Desired Experience
- Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Spotfire, and WinBUG
- Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
- Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables
- Resource management skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and critical thinking
- Business process expertise associated with critical activities (e.g., regulatory submissions)
Benefits
- All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance and the business need.
- Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, and lunch and learns to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning about Lilly.
- Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage.
Apply: https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMP/details/Masters-Statistician-Intern_R-69953?q=intern
Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, Indiana
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD degree in statistics or biostatistics
Deadline: January 15, 2025
The global statistical sciences division of Eli Lilly and Company anticipates having several internship positions available for the summer of 2025. The internships start in either May or June and last 12 weeks.
As an intern, you will have an opportunity to gain technical expertise and contribute to cutting-edge research. You will understand the patient and business needs and then design, execute, and analyze clinical and other studies. Your creativity and leadership are essential elements of bringing better solutions in our drug discovery and development. Within Lilly’s culture that values analytics and data-driven decisions, you will be part of a team that makes important contributions to our patients’ lives.
Responsibilities
The tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary based on current business needs.
- Partner with experts in statistics, basic science, and medical to optimize drug discovery and development processes.
- Introduce and apply innovative methodology and tools to solve critical problems.
- Be accurate and creative in communicating results.
- Be up to date on novel and state-of-the-art data and analytics technologies and approaches.
- Challenge yourself and others to be a life-long learner and always look for better ways to deliver.
Requirement
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in statistics or biostatistics and have completed third year of PhD program by June 2025
Desired Experience
- Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, and Python
- Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation
- Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
- Creativity and innovation
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and strategic thinking
Benefits
- All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance and the business need.
- Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, and lunch and learns to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.
- Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage.
- If the intern’s job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide travel arrangements and subsidized housing.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require an accommodation to submit a résumé for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form.
Apply: https://lilly.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CMP/details/PhD-Statistician-Intern_R-69952?q=intern
GEMS at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Positions: 6
Type of Student: Graduate, master’s
Deadline: January 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET
Genomics Experience for Master’s Students is a 12-week program for master’s-level quantitative scientists that aims to create an immersive experience for students to engage in real-world team science projects and learn to apply and translate their quantitative skills into meaningful scientific contributions in cancer medicine with a focus on cancer genomics and precision oncology. This full-time, on-campus research experience allows students to fully engage with mentors and a multidisciplinary research team on cutting-edge projects with the goal of propelling them into genomics-oriented data science careers. Each fellow will have two mentors—one quantitative/computational and one scientific—to provide a highly interdisciplinary and immersive training environment and will prepare students for the interdisciplinary translational science workforce. Trainees must demonstrate a strong interest to learn cancer genomics but need not have experience in this area.
Accepted fellows will be paid a modest stipend. Housing is not provided, but GEMS will provide a nominal payment for housing expenses. A portion of fellow travel to and from New York City is eligible for reimbursement.
The Summer 2025 program will run from May 19 – August 8.
Application Requirements
- Résumé
- Statement of interest (~500 words)
- Three letters of recommendation
Contact: Richard Koppenaal
Apply: www.mskcc.org/departments/epidemiology-biostatistics/educational-opportunities/gems
GSK
Collegeville, Pennsylvania; Remote
Positions: 1
Type of Student: PhD
Deadline: March 3, 2025
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively affect the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years.
Research statistics plays an important role in GSK’s discovery of new medicines, collaborating with laboratory scientists to advance exciting, innovative ideas in drug discovery. We design experiments, analyze data using a wide variety of statistical methods, and visualize results for an array of projects that range from small studies with single endpoints to large studies with high-dimensional genomic data.
Interns will develop their statistical knowledge and skills through hands-on experience working with real data and collaborating with other statisticians and GSK scientists to address drug discovery questions in pre-clinical research. Potential statistical topics include experimental design, mixed models, machine learning algorithms, linear and nonlinear regression, Bayesian methods, missing data methods, and analysis of high-dimensional data.
We offer either an in-person internship at GSK’s Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, Pharmaceutical Research and Development Centre or a fully remote option. Internships will be full time for 10–12 weeks (May/June to August, exact dates flexible). We are seeking people with good technical and communication skills; proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R or SAS; and the ability to learn rapidly, develop practical solutions, and apply statistical techniques in creative ways.
Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD program in in statistics, biostatistics, or a closely related field and must have completed two years of graduate study (i.e., coursework equivalent to an MA/MS in statistics).
Contact: jacob.l.parsons@gsk.com
Apply: www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/search-jobs
Johnson & Johnson
Spring House, Pennsylvania; Titusville, New Jersey; Raritan, New Jersey; La Jolla, California
Positions: 8
Type of Student: PhD, master’s, bachelor’s
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for summer interns in its statistics and decision sciences organization.
Johnson & Johnson innovative medicine R&D discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
For statistics and decision sciences, summer internships are available for students working toward a degree in statistics, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
Students will have the opportunity to work with practicing statisticians and learn about statistical applications specific to clinical or nonclinical pharmaceutical industry settings. Our teams benefit from the student’s academic training and, in turn, contribute to the professional development of the student and have a first-hand opportunity to evaluate the student’s potential for future employment.
In this role, students will be involved in activities such as supporting research and development in areas that range from drug discovery through phase 2 and 3 clinical studies and, concurrently, pharmaceutical manufacturing, including data preparation, graphical exploration of data, statistical model-building and analyses, report writing, and writing of computer programs or applications associated with statistical evaluations. Other activities may include designing experiments, conducting simulations to evaluate optimal designs, and participating in methodological development.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college (not necessarily taking classes) and pursuing a degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or a related discipline.
- Students must be available for 10–12 weeks within May to August and have the ability to work full time.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
Apply: Go to direct link or to https://careers.jnj.com and enter keywords such as “biostatistics intern” and “statistics decision sciences intern.”
Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation
East Hanover, New Jersey; Cambridge, Massachusetts; hybrid
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD candidates who will have completed at least 1.5 years of course work by June 2025
Deadline: January 19, 2025
At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We have one of the most diverse product pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry, and performance-driven professionals are bringing innovative medicines to life.
The Novartis analytics department has multiple internship positions available for approximately 12 weeks in 2025 (May/June to August).
Interns will work on quantitative projects (statistics, data science/machine learning, or pharmacometrics) under the guidance of experienced quantitative scientists. Various real-world problems will give interns hands-on exposure to the early and late phases of drug development across different therapeutic areas. Interns will also attend seminars and other enrichment and learning activities to enhance their understanding of the drug development process and present their project results to quantitative scientists and other key stakeholders.
Competitive candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of R or SAS and a strong background in NONMEM, Python, and/or other software/languages is preferred.
View the impact the analytics team has on drug development at Novartis – YouTube.
Apply: https://tinyurl.com/4hnknm88
NYU GPH | Department of Biostatistics: Pathways into Quantitative Aging Research Summer Program
New York, New York
Positions: 12
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline: February 3, 2025
Participants in the Pathways into Quantitative Aging Research summer program will have an intensive schedule of courses, seminars, and research, with enough free time to explore New York City on the weekends. For six weeks during the summer, students will receive instruction on quantitative and qualitative research methods, responsible conduct of research training, and GRE-prep.
This program is meant to provide students with the skills needed to not only conduct research, but also apply to and succeed in graduate school. Throughout the program, students will be engaged in aging-related topics/ research through their coursework, small group projects, seminars, and site visits to various public health organizations in New York City.
After completing the program, students will remain in touch through our year-round monthly journal club and mentoring meetings, as well as the possibility of a January return. Students will also have the opportunity to attend academic conferences during the year, with funding from the program.
The program arranges travel and housing for students during the six weeks and they receive a $5,000 stipend.
Contact: Vardia Duterville
Pfizer
La Jolla, California; San Francisco, California; Boulder, Colorado; Groton, Connecticut; Collegeville, Pennsylvania; Cambridge, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Andover, Massachusetts; Pearl River, New York; Bothell, Washington
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline: January 31, 2025
At Pfizer, there are more than 200 statisticians working on all phases of drug development—from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Pfizer is recognized as an industry leader in the use of modeling and simulation to drive drug development. Statisticians are members of collaborative teams in which each of the statistical, scientific, clinical, and clinical pharmacology disciplines brings its respective skills to bear in a collaborative manner to deliver the very best study designs and analyses.
The internship will consist of up to 480 hours of work at one of the Pfizer sites in New York, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, or Washington, commencing as early as May and ending as late as September. The intern’s project will be biomedically oriented, with one-on-one supervision by one or multiple senior staff statisticians. The work will be a hands-on learning experience focusing on current project needs and likely involve use of SAS, R, or other statistical software. The intern will prepare a written report and brief presentation summarizing the work and forming a permanent record of the intern’s efforts.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of graduate study by May 2025 and have work authorization in the US.
QSURE at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Positions: 10
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline: January 18, 2025
The QSURE internship is a 10-week summer program designed for motivated undergraduate students with a passion for quantitative science. Each student will be paired with an expert mentor to work on an individual, data-driven research project that aims to answer pressing questions in cancer. The program will provide hands-on skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, health outcomes, and/or computational oncology.
The QSURE program is supported by the National Cancer Institute (R25 CA214255) and MSK Society.
- QSURE will provide a stipend of $5,625 for the 10-week internship.
- Housing is available for accepted students.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
Contact: Richard Koppenaal
Apply: mskcc.org/qsure
Sanofi
New Jersey; Massachusetts; Remote
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Successful candidates will work on design and analysis of early- and late-phase clinical trials and statistical methodology research under the supervision of senior-level statisticians.
Candidates must have completed at least two years of graduate coursework and be working on a dissertation toward a PhD in statistics or biostatistics. Requirements include effective oral and written communication skills and knowledge of SAS and R. Python is a plus.
Contact: Email CV and (un)official graduate transcript to Xiaodong Luo.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Undergraduate and graduate
Deadline: January 10, 2025
During this experiential and immersive program, you will develop and hone your practical skills in a broad range of areas including the following:
- Processing, analysis, and presentation of data
- Design of data collection instruments and data management systems
- Statistical techniques
- Reporting and interpretation of results and explanations
- Software, statistical methodologies, and statistical writing through real-world applications
Additionally, you will take part in a variety of activities such as hospital tours, networking opportunities, and building relationships with a variety of professionals across the institution. You will also have access to a dedicated mentor to continue developing new skills.
Interested candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college undergraduate or graduate program.
Candidates will be accepted from all majors; an interest in math, statistics, data science, or computer science is preferred. 3.0 GPA or above. GPA will be validated by transcripts and communication with the adviser.
If undergraduate, you must be entering your junior or senior year to be considered.
Contact: BiostatIntern@STJUDE.ORG
Apply: www.stjude.org/education-training/predoctoral-training/internships/biostatistics-internship.html
StataCorp
College Station, Texas
Positions: 1–3
Type of Student: Graduate
Deadline: February 28, 2025
StataCorp’s summer internships offer students the opportunity to learn the inner workings of statistical software development by working closely with StataCorp’s professional staff.
Statistical software development is a challenging and rewarding career, ideal for those with a graduate education in statistics or related field and a keen interest in using their problem-solving skills to produce commercial software for use by all researchers—from medical professionals to leaders in finance.
Job duties may include learning how to use and program in Stata, collaborating on projects suitable for publication in Stata Journal, creating support materials, and assisting in adding new statistical features to Stata, along with testing and documenting those features.
Apply: www.stata.com/internships
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, Massachusetts; Virtual; Hybrid
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: PhD or master’s candidates in biostatistics, statistics, or related disciplines
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Takeda is a research-based global pharmaceutical company and leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Takeda research and development uses science and innovation to improve people’s lives in therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, and gastroenterology, with targeted investments in plasma-derived therapies and vaccines.
During the 12-week summer internship program in the statistical and quantitative science department, interns will work closely with experienced industry statisticians/data scientists/programmers on a variety of topics related to design and analysis of clinical trials, preclinical research, and/or programming related projects.
Topics include Bayesian methods, innovative trial designs, RWD/RWE, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data science.
At the end of the internship program, interns will give a presentation summarizing their work and may have the opportunity to summarize their work in a peer-reviewed publication.
Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD/MS biostatistics, statistics, or related program. For a PhD-level project, PhD candidates must have passed qualification exams; three or more years of graduate study or post-baccalaureate training is preferred.
Apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to biostatistics.intern@takeda.com.
Travelers
Hartford, CT and St. Paul, MN
Positions: 35
Type of Student: MS/PhD
Deadline: February 1, 2025
The goal of the Data Science Leadership Development Program (DSLDP) internship is to attract and develop self-motivated individuals who are highly skilled and passionate about a career in data science while providing a foundation for future success within the organization. As a DSLDP intern, you will be exposed to a challenging professional work experience in data science with planned activities giving you insight into the community at Travelers, and the many ways we solve business problems using cutting edge statistical and analytical techniques. You will assist to design and develop program methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured and structured, diverse data sources to generate actionable insights and solutions for client services and product enhancement.
With many company-wide events such as Intern Symposium and community outreach events, you will have the opportunity to interact and network with many levels of leadership and management. You will be expected towork together with fellow interns to develop and present solutions to relevant business and data science topics.
Apply: Travelers website.
The Lubrizol Corporation
Wickliffe, Ohio; Remote
Positions: 4
Type of Student: MS/PhD
Deadline: March 1, 2025
The empowered and agile data science and statistics team is charged with creating analytics systems that enable highly effective product development via virtual experimentation, optimization, and knowledge discovery. In addition, the team provides data science consulting services to the Lubrizol technical community throughout the world.
Potential projects (depending on intern skills and current Lubrizol needs) include the following:
- Create predictive models by mining complex data for critical formulating or testing insights
- Implement and assess algorithms in R, Python, SAS, JMP, or C#/C++
- Research, develop, and operationalize new statistical, machine learning, and/or optimization methods (PhD level)
- Collaborate with data science team, as well as scientists and engineers, to understand their needs and find creative solutions to meet those needs
Lubrizol is an innovative specialty chemical company, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, with technologies that improve the performance of our customers’ products in the global transportation, industrial, and consumer markets.
Contact: Kevin Manouchehri
The Lubrizol Corporation
Wickliffe, Ohio; Remote
Positions: 4
Type of Student: Bachelor’s
Deadline: March 1, 2025
The empowered and agile data science and statistics team is charged with creating analytics systems that enable highly effective product development via virtual experimentation, optimization, and knowledge discovery. In addition, the team provides data science consulting services to the Lubrizol technical community throughout the world.
Potential projects (depending on intern skills and current Lubrizol needs) include the following:
- Create predictive models by mining complex data for critical formulating or testing insights
- Implement and assess algorithms in R, Python, SAS, JMP, or C#/C++
- Collaborate with data science team, as well as scientists and engineers, to understand their needs and find creative solutions to meet those needs
Lubrizol is an innovative specialty chemical company, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, with technologies that improve the performance of our customers’ products in the global transportation, industrial, and consumer markets.
Contact: Kevin Manouchehri
Thomas Jefferson University Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Positions: 3
Type of Student: Undergraduate (junior or senior preferred), master’s
Deadline: February 14, 2025
- Biostatistics interns will review statistical topics relevant to biomedical research; analyze real-world biomedical data; interpret the statistical results using SAS, R, and other languages; and communicate their work through written reports and oral presentations.
- Bioinformatics interns will work on cutting-edge areas of bioinformatics, including single-cell omics data analysis, machine learning, and systems biology approaches.
- Intern students will receive guidance and mentoring regarding their future studies and career trajectory.
This onsite internship program runs for 8–10 weeks from June to August. Interns will be paid a stipend based on their academic level, experience, and work schedule.
Applicants may be current students or recent graduates with a strong interest in pursuing a career in biostatistics, bioinformatics/computational biology, data science, or similar quantitative field with a focus on the biomedical sciences.
- For undergraduate students (or those with an undergraduate degree), all degree programs are acceptable. Applicants should have strong mathematical and analytical skills and at least one course in computer/statistical programming.
- For graduate students (or those holding a graduate degree), the degree should be in (bio)statistics, bioinformatics/computational biology, computer science, or similar quantitative field.
Thirty-minute interviews will be scheduled starting January 6, 2025, and will stop when all three positions are filled. The application portal will close no later than February 14, 2025.
Contact: Tingting Zhan
Apply: https://jeffline.jefferson.edu/education/programs/biostatistics_si
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Undergraduate
Deadline: February 1, 2025
The Summer Undergraduate Internship Program and Summer Undergraduate Minority Research program at the University of Pennsylvania are accepting applications for undergraduate students to participate in summer research. Students seeking to complete a summer fellowship in biostatistics may indicate their interest in biostatistics in their application(s).
SUIP is designed to provide an intense research experience to students interested in graduate study in the biomedical sciences, including biostatistics. Each intern is matched with a faculty mentor from the biomedical graduate studies (BGS) program at the University of Pennsylvania according to the information submitted during the application process. Interns participate in the investigator’s ongoing research and perform a specific, supervised research project related to the goals of the research group. Interns also attend research seminars and have the opportunity to meet with directors of BGS PhD programs and current students. This 10-week program runs from early June to mid-August.
A complete application includes an application form, statement of research goals and area of interest, community statement about engagement with Penn, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a résumé/CV. All materials must be received by February 1.
SUMR is an initiative by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and Wharton School Health Care Management Department to provide underrepresented minority undergraduate students, or interested others, an opportunity to explore the health services research field. SUMR is open to rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Program participants should have an interest in health care and strong quantitative skills. Prospective participants do not have to make a commitment in advance to attend graduate school to be accepted into the program, but an academic or research career should be something they are considering. SUMR scholars work with a Penn faculty member on a health services project, gain practical advice about graduate school opportunities—including GRE preparation—and attend a health services–related research conference. The program will run for 12 weeks from the end of May to mid-August. The application deadline is in early February. View application details.
Contact: Eli Elliott
Apply: www.med.upenn.edu/idealresearch/suip; https://ldi.upenn.edu/education/penn-ldi-training-programs/sumr
University of Texas Medical Branch Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science
Galveston, Texas
Positions: 20
Type of Student: Undergraduate student majoring in mathematics, statistics, biology, or other health science
Deadline: April 15, 2025
The Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science is an intensive seven-week program (June 7 – July 26, 2025) designed to expose undergraduate students to the exciting opportunities offered by a career in biostatistics/data science and encourage them to pursue graduate study in those fields. This program is designed to expose undergraduates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research.
Students will earn college credit for a course in biostatistics, learn statistical software packages, attend seminars on biostatistical topics and research, participate in professional development workshops, and take part in a collaborative research project with other students mentored by faculty members both in basic science/clinical research and biostatistics. At the annual symposium, students will prepare and deliver a polished poster presentation that reports on their research.
Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Preference will be given to members of an under-represented group in graduate education (Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, or multiracial/biracial), a first-generation college student (neither parent nor legal guardian has a bachelor’s degree), a low-income student as defined by the US Department of Education, or a disabled student according to the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Travel to Galveston and a living stipend (including lodging and meals) are provided.
Contact: Heidi Spratt
Website: www.utmb.edu/spph/department/of-biostatistics-data-science/sibds/home
US Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Office of Translational Sciences Office of Biostatistics
Silver Spring, Maryland; Hybrid; Remote
Positions: Multiple
Type of Student: Graduate students with strong background coursework in biostatistics or statistics; completion of doctoral prequalifying exams preferred.
Deadline: April 15, 2025
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of Biostatistics is recognized for excellence in the application and communication of statistical science in drug regulation and development. We play a central role in promoting innovative, science-based quantitative decision-making throughout the drug development life cycle. We provide statistical leadership, expertise, and advice to foster the expeditious development of safe and effective drugs and therapeutic biologics for the American people.
We anticipate having multiple internship positions available for advanced PhD graduate students in statistics or biostatistics starting in May 2025 and ending no later than September 30, 2025, to engage in research projects on topics relevant to OB scientific needs. Interns will gain hands-on experience with regulatory research projects under the guidance of an expert OB mentor, using real or simulated data to address statistical problems in a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Past research project areas have included modeling and simulation, missing data, noninferiority trials, multiple endpoints, adaptive designs, Bayesian design and analysis methods, estimands, meta-analyses, benefit-risk analyses, subgroup analyses, biosimilars, patient experience data, bioequivalence, quality control, cardiac safety, and data mining. Interns have been involved in the development of statistical methods, software tools, and new drug application databases for the analysis of preclinical and pre- and post-market clinical data.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education experience is intended as a mentored training experience where the participant gains insight from interaction with a CDER employee. Interns are expected to participate in their internship 40 hours per week with their mentor and cohort. Participant location will be determined by the mentor. Interns will prepare and present a 30-minute presentation (on camera/in person) summarizing and discussing their project. Other opportunities to present their projects may arise during the internship.
US citizenship is not required for ORISE programs at FDA. Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate work authorization, if applicable. As required by current immigration law, an internship offer is contingent upon the student’s ability to provide the appropriate documentation to prove eligibility prior to the start of the internship.
Due to requirements for issuance of an official FDA identification card, individuals selected for participation in CDER’s ORISE program must be able to successfully pass a tier 1 background investigation for the federal government. To do so, participants must have maintained residence in the United States for a minimum of 36 of the past 60 months as of the date of their application. Travel to designated FDA sites may be required as part of student’s background investigation and onboarding process. F-1 individuals with curricular or optional practical training authorization are eligible, as are J-1 students with academic training authorization or J-1 exchange visitors.
Requirements
- Solid statistical background in coursework and practical training
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation, along with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong computational skills, including experience with SAS and/or R and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute to group and staff discussions
Send questions to CDER-OTS-OB-Recruitment@fda.hhs.gov with QUESTION ORISE 2025 as the subject.
OB mentors will review your application and make rolling offers. Other FDA mentors may also use this application to select students. You should include a résumé/CV that clearly describes your skills, research experiences, and interests.
Apply: www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-CDER-2025-0000
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Biostatistics
Nashville, Tennessee
Positions: 6
Type of Student: Undergraduates from underrepresented groups in biostatistics
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Interns are directly mentored by experienced researchers as they gain valuable experience in the biostatistics field. They will work on a research project, complete weekly assignments, and deliver a formal oral presentation at the end of the summer program. There will also be opportunities for discussion and training on topics such as writing abstracts, personal statements, and résumés.
Internships come with a stipend. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and have completed at least one year of their program of study.
Website: www.vumc.org/biostatistics/vbsiuu
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Positions: 3
Type of Student: PhD
Deadline: December 6, 2024
- Explore statistical methodology relating to a particular area assigned by a manager
- Perform simulation studies
- Analyze clinical study data and interpret the results for a cross-functional team
- Build R programs and (possibly an R shiny app) and conduct analyses in SAS
- Present research results and learning to the biostatistics department and broader audience at departmental seminars and/or company poster sessions
- Summarize the work for future departmental use and potentially produce a peer-reviewed publication
- Attend seminars and other company activities to enhance the understanding of the drug development process and daily work of biostatisticians in a biotechnology company
Exact number of positions, decision dates, etc. are tentative. Some relocation help available. Pay rate is $50/hr. Located at 50 Northern Ave. in Boston Seaport.
Additional internships for clinical trial research relevant to therapy projects are also available.
Internships will take place for 11–12 weeks from May to August.
Contact: glen_laird@vrtx.com
Website: www.vrtx.com
WashU Medicine Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics
St. Louis, Missouri
Positions: 15
Type of Student: Undergraduate and graduate
Deadline: January 15, 2025
The BIDS@I2DB program is a funded, 11-week internship opportunity allowing undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds to explore the biomedical informatics field.
The BIDS program trains students in biomedical informatics and data science core competencies. Under the guidance of faculty mentors and research scientists, BIDS interns focus on the support and elevation of biomedical informatics through research translation and practice.
As a BIDS@I2DB intern, you will do the following:
- Work within the lab of an I2DB faculty member and participate in research in progress
- Receive biomedical informatics and data science training
- Participate in interdisciplinary, weekly lab meetings
- Attend weekly seminars
- Collaborate with fellow interns, faculty, and staff on projects and research
- Attend I2DB retreat and present summer research
- Create a scientific poster for a culminating event for the WUSM community
- Experience a broad range of biomedical informatics and data science research methods, technology, and theories
Contact: Giulina Sertl, admissions recruiter
Apply: https://i2db.wustl.edu/education-programs/bids-summer-internship
Weill Cornell Medicine
Remote
Positions: 2–3
Type of Student: PhD
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The Mallick Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University is offering multiple full-time summer biostatistics internships for approximately 10–12 weeks (from May/June to August/September; dates are flexible). As a biostatistics intern, you will work closely with the principal investigator and other Mallick Lab members on projects in multi-omics integration and omics data science.
Potential focus areas include spatial transcriptomics, deep learning, causal inference, explainable AI, digital pathology, scalable Bayes, and machine learning.
Activities may include conducting large-scale simulations, participating in methodological development, performing exploratory data analysis, creating graphical data visualizations, writing reports, and developing computer programs or software applications associated with statistical analyses. Interns often have the opportunity to summarize their work in a peer-reviewed publication.
At the end of the internship, you will be expected to present your work within Weill Cornell Medicine. Candidates should have a strong command of R and/or Python and possess excellent communication skills.
Please send your CV and a personal statement of interest to him4004@med.cornell.edu.
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