NLM Division of Intramural Research

NLM Data Science and Informatics (DSI) Scholars Program

We’re seeking exceptional candidates to join us in summer 2025 for the NLM Data Science and Informatics (DSI) Scholars Program!

• Internship Details
• Eligibility
• Application
• Contact Information

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is committed to offering unique training opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in computational health and computational biology research. NLM understands that the pace of data science innovation is rapidly accelerating, and to best drive this innovation and scientific advancement, our community needs a workforce that embodies our nation’s diversity.

NLM is dedicated to meeting this need through the NLM DSI Scholars Program, an 8- to 12-week summer internship where interns contribute their skills and perspectives to computational research projects in the biological sciences. DSI Scholars will gain valuable experience in a collaborative research environment while training one-on-one with a research mentor. They will also develop scientific communication skills and actively participate in seminars and professional development workshops. This experience will culminate in presentations they will give at NLM’s Summer Poster Day and the NIH-wide Summer Poster Day.

Detailed descriptions of NLM research areas are available through the NLM Division of Intramural Research website.

Internship Details

Dates: The DSI Scholars Program starts in June and runs for 8 to 12 weeks. Start dates and internship durations are flexible to accommodate interns’ individual needs.

Stipend: DSI Scholars are paid according to the NIH Intramural Research Training Award stipends, which are updated annually and based on education and experience.

Schedule: The DSI Scholars Program is a full-time internship. Interns will dedicate 40 hours per week to research and professional development activities.

Location: NLM is located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.

Housing: NIH does not provide housing for interns. Please visit OITE website's Moving Guide for guidance and tips on moving to the Bethesda area.

Eligibility

To be considered for the DSI Scholars Program, students should:

• Have completed coursework relevant to computer science, data science, informatics, mathematics, or related subjects.
• Have an interest in using computational methods to answer questions related to biology, biomedicine, or health sciences.
• Be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2025.
  NOTE: If the intern’s start date is before June 1, they must be 18 years of age by the internship start date.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be enrolled at least half-time as a senior in high school
  OR
  Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited U.S. college (including community college), university, or professional school (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy)
  OR
  Be accepted into an accredited college, university, or professional program for fall 2025.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application

• Application opens on November 18, 2024.
• Apply online through the NIH Summer Internship Program. For Question 8 on your online application, choose “Preferred Institute/Center (IC): National Library of Medicine (NLM).”
• After you submit your NIH SIP application, email the training office at NLMDSI@nih.gov using the subject “NLM-DSI Scholars Program Application”.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 15, 2025. The application will close February 19, 2025, at noon ET.

NOTE: You must complete BOTH the NIH Summer Internship Program application and email the training office to be considered. The selection committee will consider your NIH Summer Internship Program application in their decision.

NLM encourages applications from students from racial and ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in health-related sciences; students with disabilities; students who are Pell Grant-eligible; students who are enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); students who identify as LGBTQIA+; and individuals disadvantaged by circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities, including recent natural disasters.

Contact Information

NLM DSI Scholars Program
NLMDSI@nih.gov

Interested in long-term research training at NLM? Contact the training office or visit the NLM Intramural Training Opportunities website to learn more.