How to Apply.

The summer 2026 program will be run in person at Boston University.

In residence at Boston University: Monday, June 8th through Friday, July 10th, 2026

Remote research project: Monday, July 13th through mid-August 2026

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, with higher priority given to applications received before March, 2026 and a final deadline of March 13th, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Undergraduate Student or Recent Grads majoring in mathematics, science or other quantitatively oriented areas of study are eligible
  • Pre-meds are not eligible

Four college credits will be earned by students who successfully complete the program. There are no tuition costs associated with participation in the Summer Institute in Biostatistics. A stipend may be provided.

Application Process

Applications should be completed electronically*. Complete application must include the following:

  1. Application form: must be submitted online. Applications are open as of  December 2025.
    • Please note: Once you start the application it cannot be saved. Please read through the instructions and have all components ready (e.g. personal statement) before you begin the application.
  2. A brief personal statement of interest (included in application form)
  3. Current college transcripts. (included in application form) – if you have issues uploading, please send them to sibs@bu.edu .
  4. Two letters of recommendation. Please instruct your recommenders to submit the letters by email to sibs@bu.edu.
    • Please note: Emailed letters of recommendation must be sent directly from the person writing the recommendation; they may not be sent from the applicant’s email account. Letters of recommendation submitted by mail should be in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal by the person who wrote the recommendation. Letters of recommendation must come from an instructor/professor who can attest to your academic work. Letters from professionals who have supervised you in internships or research opportunities related to statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, data analysis, etc. are also acceptable.

*If the need to provide all application materials electronically is preventing you from completing your application please email sibs@bu.edu to make an individual arrangement.