{"id":16430,"date":"2025-05-14T08:47:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cds-faculty\/?page_id=16430"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T16:34:50","slug":"cds-launch-pad-career-development-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cds-faculty\/programs-admissions\/cds-careers\/cds-launch-pad-career-development-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"CDS Career Development Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0<\/span>CDS Career Development Fund<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>supports initiatives focused on career development and preparedness for students enrolled at the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS). These include student internships and research stipends, career advising, industry partnerships, guest speaker programs, experiential learning opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sponsored by generous donations from supporters of CDS experiential learning, this program offers financial support for students to attend conferences and workshops, giving them opportunities to learn, network, and explore career options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Funding<\/h3>\n

The Student Travel Grant provides up to $500 per student per experience. Reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the conference, with no exceptions for late submissions. While students are encouraged to manage their expenses independently, the Financial Manager is available to offer support with registration fees and related costs if needed, as long as the total remains within the limit. Please note, applications are rolling, funding is limited, and advanced planning is crucial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/span><\/h3>\n

All CDS students are eligible to apply at least 30 days prior to the event, with priority given to students who have not previously received funding as well as juniors and seniors. To receive CDS funding, you must be an active Boston University undergraduate majoring in Data Science in good academic standing, and funding is limited to one conference or event per fiscal year. Each application will be reviewed by a committee and all fields on the application will be considered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Application Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n

Provide a short answer that details your reason for attending, how the event is directly related to your current or aspirational field of study, and an impact statement on what you expect to gain from the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specify the amount you are requesting from CDS (up to $500 per event) and explain how you plan to use the funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation Criteria<\/h3>\n

We consider academic achievement and the quality of your impact statement among other factors when evaluating your application. Priority is given to juniors and seniors, although all submissions are reviewed holistically.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expected Product\/Outcomes<\/span><\/h3>\n

Within 30 days of the event’s conclusion, awardees must submit a brief summary of their experience with a few photos. They’re also encouraged to bring back additional pictures or materials to share.<\/span><\/p>\n

We review applications on a rolling basis, which means we evaluate and accept candidates as applications are received. To ensure full consideration, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply here!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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