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Student Internships in Data Science

About the Opportunity

Data Science internships for undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Rochester are paid through the New York State Center of Excellence (CoE) in Data Science. The internship experience is created in collaboration with our company partners.

  • The CoE Internship Program supports small businesses (organizations with under 100 employees) and startups in New York by:
    • Funding a 2 month summer internship experience that assists in reaching a data science business objectives
    • This experience provides positive economic impact in New York State
    • Companies and Organizations seeking to be a part of this program can find out more on our Internship Partnership Program website

Student Benefits

  • The Center of Excellence in Data Science provides a paid two-month summer internship with a University and center partnership organization
  • Experience in working for a New York State-based company utilizing skills and methods learned in coursework by solving real-world data science problems
  • Depending on the company and position description, intern work will be completed either through on-site, virtual or hybrid means

Student Expectations

This program is available because of a partnership created between the University of Rochester, The Center of Excellence in Data Science and a New York State company or organization. As a student intern you are representing not only yourself but the University or Rochester, and the Center of Excellence in Data Science. Your actions can have direct effect on the reputation of these entities and the future relationships. Please keep this in mind when considering this program and before accepting any position should you be offered it.

  • Applicants expected to read the following Greene Center Article
  • Applicants must be full-time University of Rochester students in good standing at the time of the internship experience
  • Interns will be expected to report back to the CoE on the experience through a survey at the end of internship
  • There will be a .5 credit class requirement for summer internship candidates that recieve an offer which will be taken along with this experience
  • Companies will also be giving feedback on student performance and the economic impact on New York State
  • The CoE wants to highlight your success! Interns and companies will be asked to participate in various opportunities to help promote the future growth of the program through social media

2026 Internship Employment Process and Timeline

***Note that this timeline is subject to change

  • TBD – CoE-DSAI Summer Internship Program Informational Session
  • March 13: Post all Summer Job Descriptions
  • April 1: Application Due date: All Student Candidate Applications are sent to Company Representatives for their review and interview selection
  • April 6-24: Company Interview Process Begins
  • April 29: Company Candidate Offer Decisions Are Due to CoE,  offer letters begin to be sent by email, Students will have 3 business days to sign and confirm their offer (unsigned commitments after the deadline will be considered as a declined offer)
  • Participating students will be required to add a specific internship course at University of Rochester as part of this experience

  • May 6: Tentative deadline for all offers and commitments

  • June 1: Internship Experience begins (anticipated start date for most companies)

  • August 28: Intern Evaluations Form sent to interns

  • September 4: 2026 Intern Evaluation Forms Due back from Companies and Students

Questions about the CoE’s Summer Internship Program can be directed to Nick Koziol at n.koziol@rochester.edu