Health Data Science Black Internship Programme
Our paid internship programme that supports aspiring Black data scientists to gain real-world experience, training and mentoring in health data science.
Health data science is a rapidly growing field, yet Black talentÌýremainsÌýunderrepresentedÌýin the sector.ÌýTheÌýHealth Data Science Black Internship ProgrammeÌýhelps address thisÌýgapÌýby creatingÌýuniqueÌýopportunities for Black students and graduates to develop skills, build networks and explore careers in health data science.
The programme is delivered by Health Data Research UK (51±¬ÁÏÍø) with support from leadingÌýorganisations across academia, healthcare,ÌýgovernmentÌýand industry, who are committed toÌýsupportingÌýthe next generation of diverse talent.
Learn moreÌýabout the programmeÌýandÌýget involved
WhetherÌýyou’reÌýinterested in applying for an internship, hosting anÌýinternÌýor learning more about the programme’s impact, you canÌýfind out moreÌýbelow.
Apply for an internship
Find out what the internship offers, who can apply and how the application process works.
Host an intern
Learn howÌý²â´Ç³Ü°ùÌýorganisation can support the programme by hosting an intern.
Explore the programme's impact
Read findings from an independent review of the programme and discover the projects, experiences and career journeys of past interns.
What the programme offers
The Health Data Science Black Internship Programme offersÌýBlack students and graduatesÌýthe opportunityÌýto work on practical,Ìýreal-world health data projectsÌýin organisations that areÌýworking at the forefront of healthcare and data science.ÌýÌý
The programmeÌýsupports interns in:
- GainingÌýhands-on experience in health data scienceÌý
- DevelopingÌýnewÌýtechnical and professionalÌýskills through training and mentoring
- ConnectingÌýwith a community of peers,ÌýexpertsÌýandÌýmentors across academia, healthcare,ÌýgovernmentÌýand industry
- Exploring furtherÌýcareer opportunities in health data science and related fieldsÌý
Alumni go on toÌýexcel inÌýa range of careersÌýinÌýacademia, civil service, business, medical school,ÌýadditionalÌýinternships,Ìýand wider roles within health dataÌýscienceÌýandÌýrelatedÌýfields.Ìý
Meet the team
Get in touch
If you haveÌýanyÌýquestionsÌýabout the programmeÌýor would like to discussÌýhow you canÌýsupportÌýit and collaborate with us, pleaseÌýcontact the teamÌýatÌýblackinternprog@hdruk.ac.uk.Ìý