Internship Partnership Program
Internship Partnership Program Overview
The New York State Center of Excellence (CoE) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Rochester offers a Data Science Internship Program. We recognize that for some organizations data science is a valuable tool for identifying business opportunities, supporting decision making, and developing business strategies, while for others it is an integrated component of the products they develop or services they offer. With that broad perspective, this program aims to support small businesses and startups in New York in reaching their business objectives by facilitating their access to student talent in data science. The Center funds two-month summer internship projects for small businesses/organizations that are selected from proposals submitted by companies interested in partnering with us.
2026 CoE Summer Internship Program
Inquiries for the summer 2026 program should be directed to Nick Koziol by emailing him at n.koziol@rochester.edu
The anticipated opening for the Application Process is early January 2026.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students can learn more about internships by visiting the student internship opportunity site.
Application Process and Overall Program Timeline
2025 Internship Program Timeline
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June 2: Internship Experience begins (for most internships)
- June 16: CoE Check-In with Companies and Interns
- July 14: CoE Second Check-In with Companies and Interns
- July 30: 2025 Company and Intern Evaluations Forms are sent out for program feedback (Due August 8th)
- Aug 1: Internship Experience ends (for most internships)
- Aug 8: 2025 Company and Intern Evaluations Forms due back to CoE
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August 29: 2024 Business Economic Impact Report Form Sent to last year’s partner companies (Due September 5th)
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September 5: 2024 Business/Organization Economic Report Due from last year’s partner companies
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September 5: 2025 Company and Intern Evaluation Forms Due Back
The Anticipated Timetable for the 2026 Summer Internship Program Process:
- December 5: Official Call for Company Internship Partnership Applications
Internship Details
- CoE will fully sponsor a current student from the University of Rochester for two months
- Student will have a background in data science
- Intern will work at your organization for two months during their summer semester schedule
- The Center compensates the student for their internship and no financial contribution from your company will be expected
- Companies can extend the term of the internship at their own expense
Business Partner Expectations
- Businesses need to be registered in New York State and employ 100 employees or fewer
- Company will need to provide a Data Science related project of their choice
- Proposed project will be evaluated in terms of the Data Science relevance and value of real life experience to the educational benefit of the student
- Interns will need supervision from a professional at your company, an in-person, virtual or hybrid work environment, and resources for the student to succeed in the project
- Since the center is supported by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR). Our goal is to promote economic development in New York State. We will be requiring you to provide any economic impact realized as a result of this project – general cost savings, increased revenue, etc. (minimum impact would be $8000 stipend received by students from the CoE)
Questions?
Contact Nick Koziol, Manager of Business Engagement and Communications of the Center of Excellence in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at n.koziol@rochester.edu or schedule a virtual meeting.