Data Science Institute Summer Lab

An 8-week paid summer research program at the University of Chicago Data Science Institute that pairs undergraduates and Chicago-area high school students with data science mentors in fields such as computer science, public policy and biomedical research. Students finish with a final video and a symposium presentation. High school students must commute to the Hyde Park campus, since housing is not offered to them. The 2026 stipend was $5,600.

Offered by University of Chicago. Internship for high school students in Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, Education, Medicine, Environment, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Illinois.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Data Science Institute Summer Lab

When is the Data Science Institute Summer Lab deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Data Science Institute Summer Lab free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Data Science Institute Summer Lab?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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