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
• 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

2025 Internship Employment Process and Timeline

(UPDATED March 26, 2025)

This is the new timetable for the rest of the 2024 Summer Internship Program Process:

• March 26: Internship Job Positions will be posted on Handshake (prior to 5 PM)

• April 7: All Student Candidate Applications sent to Company Representatives for review

• April 14-25: Company Interview Process

• April 30: Candidate Offer Decisions Due to CoE

• May 7: Offer letters sent to successful candidates with a decision due date for signed confirmation

• May 9: Student accepted offer signatures due date

• 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: Company and Intern Evaluations Forms Due back to CoE

• September 5: 2025 Company and Intern Evaluation Forms Due Back

CoE Applications Now Closed on Handshake

(UPDATED April 7, 2025)

The CoE application process is now closed. Companies are now reviewing applications according to their processes. The timeline above will give those that applied for positions an idea of approximately when decisions will be made. Note that this timeline may change and is only meant as an approximate guide. 

***Remember that there are internship positions outside of our program that are possibly available on the Handshake Job Portal

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