Health Data Science Black Internship Programme supports Black heritage students and graduates to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in health data science through placements, training and mentoring. The Health Data Internship is delivered by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) with support from leading organisations across academia, healthcare, government and industry.
Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) delivers the programme and coordinates partners and hosts to provide practical projects, structured training, mentoring and alumni support to help participants explore careers in health data science.
Health Data Science Black Internship Programme Benefits
- Work on practical, real-world health data projects
- Successful applicants will participate in an eight-week paid internship, with pay based on the London Living Wage, currently listed as £14.80 per hour on the programme website.
- Gaining hands-on experience in health data science
- Developing new technical and professional skills through training and mentoring
- Exploring further career opportunities in health data science and related fields
- Alumni go on to careers in academia, civil service, business, medical school, additional internships, and wider roles within health data science
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Health Data Science Black Internship Programme Eligibility Criteria
- Be a current student at a UK university, including undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, master’s, PhD, or returning students
- Have recently graduated from a UK university in 2025 or 2026
- Be an international student currently registered at a UK university
- No specific entry requirements
How to Apply for Health Data Science Black Internship Programme?
- Visit the apply page at https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/study-and-train/health-data-science-black-internship-programme/apply-for-the-health-data-science-black-internship-programme/
- Find out what the internship offers, who can apply and how the application process works on the apply page
- Contact the team at blackinternprog@hdruk.ac.uk for questions or to discuss supporting the programme
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Tuesday, 22 December 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Health Data Science Black Internship Programme. These answers cover who runs the programme, who can apply, what it offers, how to apply, contact details and deadlines.
Who delivers the programme?
The programme is delivered by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) with support from leading organisations across academia, healthcare, government and industry.
Who can apply to the programme?
Black heritage students and graduates can apply to the programme.
Are there specific entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements; the programme welcomes applicants from a range of academic backgrounds.
What opportunities does the programme offer?
The programme offers practical health data projects, hands-on experience, training, mentoring, community connections and exploration of career opportunities in health data science.
How do I apply?
Visit the programme apply page at the HDR UK website for details and application instructions.
How can I contact the programme team?
You can contact the team at blackinternprog@hdruk.ac.uk.
What are the outcomes for alumni?
Alumni go on to careers in academia, civil service, business, medical school, additional internships, and wider roles within health data science and related fields.
Is there a published application deadline on this page?
Deadline for this internship is 22 December 2026.
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