The Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme

Are you interested in making a real impact, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to cutting-edge research? 

The Population Data Science Summer Internship program is dedicated to fostering talent across various disciplines, including data science, research, and development, we provide a dynamic environment where interns gain invaluable real-world experience.  With access to anonymised data and cutting-edge technical platforms, interns actively participate in research centres and groups, honing their skills and preparing for their future careers.  Interns will work with the award-winning team at Population Data Science, acquiring real-world experience, gaining access to anonymised data, and utilising technical systems and platforms.  The programme is supported by ADR Wales (Administrative Data Research Wales), Secure Anonymised Information Linkage Databank (SAIL Databank), Secure eResearch Platform (SeRP), and Dementias Platform UK Data Portal (DPUK Data Portal).

The team is involved with various projects and research programmes, conducting different methodological and applied skills across multiple disciplines to support and achieve our world-leading innovations. These skills include but are not limited to software development, database development and management, epidemiology, statistics, data mining, data visualisation, project management and Geographical Information Systems.

2025 Summer Internship Programme 

The 2025 summer internship programme saw a record number of opportunities, building on the previous year’s success and expanding the programme’s scope. 

Since its launch in 2019, the internship programme has grown year on year, providing an increasing number of students with hands-on experience in Population Data Science. In summer of 2014, 16 talented interns joined the team, working on diverse research and development initiatives. The programme provided opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges across research, technical development, and data science. 

For 2025, the internship programme is expanded to 21 placements, giving more students the opportunity to work alongside experts in our award-winning team. 

Why Apply? 

• Gain work experience with an award-winning team at the forefront of global Population Data Science research. 

• Develop new skills in real-world data analysis within a highly secure, state-of-the-art environment. 

• Explore career pathways in Population Data Science and discover what suits you best. 

• Gain confidence transitioning from university to full-time employment by participating in meetings, completing real-world tasks, and learning from professionals as part of a team. 

• Network with experts, supervisors, and mentors who can become valuable references for your future career. 

• Build a strong CV and give yourself a head start in the job market. 

Professor Ashley Akbari, Population Data Science Summer Internship Programme Director, said: “It’s fantastic to see the expansion of our internship programme, both in the number of internships and the breadth of opportunities available. Our teams love working with interns, and we have seen first-hand how their work contributes to real-world projects and programmes, often leading to published research and operationalised methodologies and technology. 

Many of our interns go on to secure jobs in the sector, including returning to work with us. This year, we are delighted to offer even more opportunities for students to gain invaluable experience and make a real impact.” 

The Population Data Science Internship Programme is key to supporting the next generation of data scientists, analysts, and developers and equipping them with essential skills for their future careers. 

Internship opportunities for 2026 will appear here in early 2026.