Biological Data Science (BilDS) Program for Doctoral Students
We are seeking trainees passionate about developing tools for pressing environmental and global health problems. Does this sound like you?
You Will Learn:
- A strong understanding of core concepts in evolution, ecology, and epidemiology
- Exposure to contemporary, real-world topics where modeling and predicting system disturbances are crucial
- Skill development for hypothesis and experimental design, and interdisciplinary teamwork and communications training
Application Details
- Prerequisite: currently enrolled or incoming UVM Ph.D. students from the following fields and programs: mathematics and statistics, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, biology, plant biology, plant and soil sciences, complex systems, computer science, and any other related fields or programs.
- Complete and submit a BilDS online application to apply for a traineeship.
Application Deadline
The BilDS program assesses applications for the AY25-26 cohort on a rolling basis. To be given priority consideration, we recommend submitting your application by March 1, 2025. Applications received after this priority deadline will be evaluated based on the remaining capacity within our programs.
For questions, please email Lola Chen at Lola.Chen@uvm.edu, Program Coordinator.
Inclusion, Diversity, and Excellence
The BilDS Leadership and The University of Vermont are especially interested in students who contribute to the inclusion, diversity, and excellence of the academic environment both professionally and personally.
Students from diverse educational backgrounds (e.g., biology, mathematics, and computer science, agricultural, environmental, and health sciences, STEM education) and work-life experiences (e.g. community college, extracurricular, volunteerism), women, LGBTQ, and first-generation college, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and underrepresented racial, ethnic, gender, socio-economic and cultural groups are strongly encouraged to apply.