2025 SDS Summer Research Program
The Department of Statistics and Data Science will sponsor a funded summer program for undergraduate research. The program will be co-sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and is open to current WashU students.
Students who receive the award are sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research, so they become part of an engaged, cross-disciplinary summer undergraduate research community. Awardees will participate in this community, including attending a research ethics workshop, giving a lightning talk on their project, and submitting mid- and end-of-award reports. Students will present their work at the WUSTL Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium in the semester following receipt of the award.
The program is aimed at sophomore and junior majors in Statistics and Data Science, but other closely related areas may also be considered. Ideally, applicants have taken some lower-level statistics courses such as 3200, 493, 494 (or 3211/4211), or 439.
Students who are selected will work on a research project with current a SDS faculty member. The expected duration of the program is 8 weeks. It is recommended that you identify and meet with an SDS faculty member to discuss possible research problems before you apply. To find more information about the research profile of current SDS faculty visit The People page and view their websites.
Application Components:
- Updated Resume.
- (Unofficial) Transcript.
- A short (< 2 pages) letter of intent addressing your research interests, expectations from participating in an SDS undergraduate research program, and why you think you are the right candidate for such a program. If you would like to work with a specific faculty member, indicate this in your letter.
- (Optional) A letter or email copy from a faculty member who has agreed to work with you on a summer research project.
To apply, send these materials via email to Dr. Joe Guinness at joeguinness@wustl.edu with the subject "2025 SDS Summer Research Application".
Applications are due February 21 with awards announced by early March.
