• DSI Scholars Program

    Student Application | Spring 2027

  • Spring 2027 Application 

    • Find program details and FAQs here: DSI Scholars Program Information
    • List of Projects: Spring 2027 Projects 

     

    Eligibility

    All full-time Columbia University and Barnard students are eligible to be DSI Scholars, regardless of degree program.

    Students are expected to be in NYC and available for in-person research during the program.

     

    Applying to More than One Project 

    You may apply to up to two (2) projects each semester. If you are invited to interview for multiple projects, you will be asked to rank your preference after the interview process.You can only be accepted for and assigned to one DSI Scholars project at a time.

     

    Application Deadline: Sunday, November 8, 2026 [ at 11:59 PM]

     

    • Personal Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Are you on F1 or J1 visa?*
    • Is the Spring 2027 semester going to be your first semester as an enrolled student at Columbia?*
    • Have you previously been selected as a DSI Scholar?*

  • Spring 2027 Projects

    We encourage you to review the detailed project descriptions to ensure you meet the eligiblity requirements and prerequsites for each project. 

    Detailed project descriptions and eligibility requirements can be found on the DSI Scholars Projects Page. 

     Note: An additional project was added on 10/28

    REMINDER:

    1. You can apply for up to two projects.
    2. You must submit a new application for each project.  

     

    Open to Undergraduate and Masters:

    Open to Masters and Seniors Only: 

    Masters Only: 

  • Please select the project you are applying to:*

  • Application Questions

     

    Application for Project: {pleaseSelect189}

    • Skills and Experience 
    • Programming Experience: Python*
    • Programming Experience: R*
    • Please select all the areas and tools you have experience with:*
    • Application Materials 

    • To be considered, you will need to submit the following as part of your application: 

      1. Transcripts: A copy of your undergraduate and/or most recent Columbia transcripts. 
      2. Resume: A copy of your updated resume that includes all relevant coursework, projects and data science skills. 
      3. Personal Statement: Please use the space below to submit a personal statement to explain why you are interested in the specific project and highlight some of your qualifications.
      4. Reference: (Optional) You can provide the contact information for a reference. It should be someone who can comment on your research potential and qualifications for your program. 
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    • Additional Questions: Blending Probability and Non-Probability Samples in Child Care Research 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to this project

    • Additional Questions: Can Machine Learning Identify Causes, Not Just Correlations? 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to this project. 

    • Additional Questions: AI-Based MRI Triage to Molecular Confirmation of Undiagnosed Mild Cognitive Impairment  

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

    • Additional Questions: Brainome-Atlas: Decoding the Transition from Healthy Brain Aging to Dementia with Routine MRI 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

    • Additional Questions: Cross-fraction anatomy transferability in adaptive radiotherapy 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

    • Additional Questions: Data Science for Agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) Water-Quality Decision Support for New York City  

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

    • Additional Questions: Data-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization of Semiconductor Heterointerfaces for Ultra- High-Dose-Rate FLASH Radiation Dosimetry 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

    • Additional Question: A Living Community Resilience Index 

    • Please complete the following questions specific to projects.

  • Submit Application

  • BE SURE TO RECONFIRM THE PROJECT YOU SELECTED BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.

    You selected: {pleaseSelect189}

     

     

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