Data Science Discovery Student Application

Application Instructions

Use this application portal to browse this semester’s projects and submit your application.

1.  Browse projects and click on the project name that interest you. You will be redirected to an application page with more information on the chosen project.
2.  Submit an application for up to 5 maximum projects that you are interested in.

Program Description

The program offers variable units on a P/NP basis.

In order to receiving a passing grade:

1. Students are only allowed to participate in 1 Discovery project per semester.
2. Students are expected to commit 6 - 12 hours per week to their research project (the exact time commitment expected should be confirmed with the project partner). 1 unit of academic credit is available for every 3 hours of work per week. See below for instructions regarding enrollment information.
3.  All student teams are required to submit a Mid-Term Progress Report (this will be sent to you as a Google Form to fill out) and a Final Presentation during RRR week.

Apply to Discovery Scholars

For students from underrepresented backgrounds who would like to receive additional support, the Division of Computing, Data Science, and Society invites you to apply for the Discovery Scholars program! The Discovery Scholars program recognizes the unique challenges of students from diverse communities in data science and works to create spaces where students can get the support they need to chart their individual paths in data science. Apply here.