Do you want to have an immersive summer experience in one of the leading universities of the United States of America with all your finances covered? Well, wait no more as applications for one of the most anticipated “BDSY Summer Programme 2026” are now open! An intensive 6-week interdisciplinary summer program scheduled to take place from June 15th to July 24th, 2026, at Yale University, New Haven. A prestigious summer programme hosted by the Yale School of Public Health (YSPD) aims to equip undergraduate students with skills to tackle the challenges related to Health Big Data and inspire students to pursue their education & research in desired fields.
The institute is inviting applications from undergraduate students currently pursuing their degree program or recent graduates from recognized institutes. Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including the sciences, technology & engineering, Health & life sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, are invitied to apply. The programme is accepting applications from both US and International students. This is your chance to gain hands-on research exposure while working on real-world health projects under the supervision and guidance of Yale Faculty members.
The BSDY summer programme offers generous support to participants covering on-campus accommodation, stipend, travel support, and more. Individuals interested in the programme need to submit their applications online by March 13th, 2026. Read more details below
BDSY Summer Programme 2026 in the USA: Overview
- Host Country: United States of America
- Host Institute: Yale University
- Location: New Haven, Connecticut
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programme Dates: 15 June – 24 July 2026
- Application Deadline: March 13th, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting applications from both US and Non-US nationals
- Students currently enrolled in the Undergraduate degree program
- Preference will be given to an undergraduate rising junior
- Recent graduates are also invitied to apply
- Master’s students in their early stages ofthe degree may also apply
- It’s an interdisciplinary program, with individuals from various academic backgrounds, such as sciences, Health and Life Science, Technology and Engineering, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Students must have good academic standing
- Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written
Coverage
The Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale University offers comprehensive support to the participants. The coverage includes:
- Participants will recieve a stipend of $1,600 for the program duration
- A travel allowance of $750 to/from New Haven, USA
- Comprehensive health coverage for the program duration
- No Tuition &Â Application fee
Benefits
Participants will gain hands-on research exposure while working on real-world health data projects
- Work under the mentorship and guidance of Yale faculty mentors
- Interdisciplinary training in the areas of Statistics, engineering, computer science, and related areas
- Networking opportunities with peers and experts in your fields
- Exposure to the Yale Institute of Graduate Studies
- Gain valuable insights into career paths
Required Documents
- Personal Statement
- Updated Resume/CV
- unofficial degree transcript
- All the above documents need to be submitted as a single PDF file.
How to Apply?
The application process is online via the official Yale School of Public Health BDSY official portal. Interested applicants should visit the official link below, complete the online application, which includes personal & academic information, as well as a list of relevant coursework in the areas related to biology, computer science, mathematics, or related fields. The application needs to be submitted by March 13th, 2026. The result will be announced by April 1, 2026.
Visit the offical link below to apply:
