Overview
This Data Research Fellowship provides dedicated and customized research support to graduate students and faculty engaged in digital scholarship and data-intensive research. Fellows partner with the Data & Digital Scholarship team to support all aspects of data science research across the social sciences and business, STEM, and the arts and humanities. Through this program, Fellows gain valuable skills, enhance their research projects, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge across diverse and interdisciplinary fields.
What We Offer
- Partner with Research Experts: Collaborate directly with our experienced data and digital scholarship librarians. We’ll work closely with you throughout your project, offering personalized guidance and support every step of the way.
- Tailored Research Assistance: Receive customized support to tackle the specific challenges of your project. We can help with:
- Finding and accessing the data you need
- Cleaning and preparing your data for analysis
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses
- Creating compelling visualizations and interactive dashboards to share your findings
- Managing your research data effectively
- Deepen Your Data Skills: Learn new tools and techniques to enhance your research capabilities. We offer hands-on tutorials and guidance on a variety of software and methodologies, including:
- Python scripting for data analysis and automation
- Statistical analysis with SPSS and STATA
- Qualitative data analysis with NVivo
- Interactive dashboards with Power BI and Tableau
- Geospatial analysis with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Machine learning and AI tools for advanced analysis
- Benefit from a Wide Range of Expertise: Our team has a diverse skillset and can provide specialized support in areas such as:
- Survey design and analysis
- Text data mining
- Data engineering and management
- And more!
Program Structure
- Focused Attention: To ensure you receive dedicated support, we limit the number of fellows in each cohort. This allows our specialists to provide personalized guidance and truly collaborate on your research.
- Well-Defined Projects: We’ll work with you to clearly define your project goals and create a realistic timeline for achieving them. This ensures we’re focused and efficient with our time together.
- Connect from Anywhere: Participate in the fellowship from the comfort of your own space! All meetings and consultations will be held online via Zoom, so there’s no need to be physically present on campus.
- Structured Support: The fellowship provides a structured framework for making progress on your research:
- 5-Month Commitment: Receive support for five months, giving you ample time to develop your skills and achieve your research goals.
- Bi-weekly Meetings: We’ll meet every other week to discuss progress, address challenges, and plan next steps.
- Monthly Reports: You’ll receive monthly progress reports to keep you on track and ensure we’re aligned on our goals.
- Flexible Schedule: We offer two cohorts per year to accommodate different schedules and research timelines:
- Spring Cohort: February 1st – June 15th (Applications open in November)
- Fall Cohort: June 16th – October 31st (Applications open in March)
Application Process
Applications will be available from March 1st to March 31st and October 1st to October 30th. We encourage all interested faculty and graduate students to apply!