
Job description
We are tackling underrepresentation of Black people within the health data science sector by providing you with an opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain the experience you need to kickstart, or advance, your health data science career.
The vast scope of the health data science sector includes – but is not limited to – genomics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, clinical trials, data privacy, data standards, medical imaging and instrumentation, health data access, health inequalities, modelling, patient-public advocacy, policy, clinical trials and biostatistics.
What we offer
- 8-week paid internship (London Living Wage)
- A laptop for duration of internship if required
- Opportunities across sectors in health data
- A real world data project developed by our host organisations
- Exclusive training activities every Friday afternoon
- Opportunity to join the wider 10,000 Black Interns community
- Customised learning pathway within HDR UK Futures
- Mentor and line manager
- Team technical challenge and prize giving
- Certificate recognising intern achievements
- In-person networking with other interns and host orgs
- Ongoing career support post-programme from HDR UK Alumni Network
What we are looking for
There is no prior experience, academic grade or coding requirement for this programme. Our internships for summer 2026 will be open to all Black people (individuals with African, Caribbean and/or Other Black backgrounds and/or those with Black mixed heritage) who are:
- Current students at a UK university at any level (undergraduate, post grad diploma, Master’s, PhD or returning student)
- Recently graduated from a UK university (2024 and 2025)
- International students currently registered at a UK university
- Of any academic background, but is ideally suited to individuals with a degree in mathematics, physics, engineering or computer / data sciences, and bioinformatics-allied subjects.
- Based in the UK for the duration of the recruitment process and internship
- All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Visas will not be provided to any candidate on the programme. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about eligibility blackinternprog@hdruk.ac.uk
Accepted degree subjects
- nursing
- physics
- pharmacy and pharmacology
- health sciences
- biology and life sciences
- mathematics
- chemistry
- computer sciences and information technology
- social sciences
- medicine
Additional job details
- Workplace
- Hybrid, or partially remote
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive salary
London Living Wage
How to apply
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Closing date: 1 December 2025