📢 Calling all undergraduate students! Are you interested in a paid summer research placement that offers hands-on experience in health data science, mentorship from leading experts across the UK, and the chance to contribute to projects that can positively impact health and care?
Well, you've come to the right place!
We are now accepting applications for the HDR UK and Wellcome Biomedical Vacation Scholarship (BVS) 2026!
The programme is designed to support undergraduates, in the middle year(s) of eligible degree programmes, to undertake their first health data research project.
The UK has an urgent need for new health data scientists – it’s a rapidly expanding field with the recognised potential to transform the future of health and care for all. Therefore, we are seeking applicants with an enthusiasm to expand their knowledge and skillsets in this area of research and gain hands on experience tackling real-world biomedical and health care research challenges.
🔍 What you’ll gain:
• Real world research experience
• Salary at the real Living Wage
• Mentorship and training support
• Access to HDR UK’s learning resources
• A chance to explore whether a research career is right for you
If you're curious about health data research—or looking for a meaningful way to develop your skills this summer—this is an opportunity not to miss.
👉 Apply now: hubs.li/Q041ZygB0
📅 Applications close 23:45 on 19 February 2026
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Great research needs powerful analytics.
I support medical research through:
✔️ Research data analysis
✔️ Statistical reporting
✔️ Study outcome dashboards
✔️ Data visualization
✔️ Research insights generation
Turn studies into impact.
#MedicalResearch#HealthDataScience
📣 Reminder for Early Career Researchers!
There’s still time to submit your abstract for the HDR UK Early Career Researcher Conference 2026! Share your research through a poster or lightning talk and connect with the UK health data community.
Deadline: 23:59 GMT on 18 January 2026 — don’t miss it!
Conference date: 21 April 2026 • Wellcome Trust, London.
Submit your abstract and find details here: hdruk.ac.uk/events/hdr-uk-ea…
Whether you’re exploring methods, findings, or innovative applications of health data — we want to hear from you!
#ECRConference2026#HealthDataScience#ResearchCommunity
A warm welcome to Melanie Ivarsson as incoming CEO of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS).
We look forward to partnering and collaborating with Melanie and the HDRS team to transform lives through health data.
#HDRS#HealthDataResearchService#HealthDataScience#HealthDataResearch
ALT Quote card from Andrew Morris, Director of HDR UK
Call for abstracts — HDR UK Early Career Researcher Conference 2026!
We’re excited to invite PhD students and early career researchers to submit your abstracts for the HDR UK Early Career Researcher Conference taking place on 21 April 2026 at The Wellcome Trust London! We've now expanded our programme — lightning talks are now open for submission alongside posters!
Whether you’re sharing innovative health data research or breaking new ground in methods and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Abstract submissions are open now — but don’t miss the deadline: 23:59 GMT on 18 January 2026.
✨ Present your work, connect with peers across the UK health data community, and be part of an inspiring day of research, insight, and collaboration.
👉 Submit your abstract here: hubs.li/Q03ZP7wV0#HDRUKECR2026#EarlyCareerResearch#HealthDataScience#LightningTalks
A reminder that there are just 2 days left to apply to our Black Internship Programme 2026!
Our internship offers:
-An 8-week paid internship
-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
Applications close on Sunday 4 January, submit yours now!
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🚨 Don’t forget to apply!
The HDR UK Health Data Science Black Internship Programme 2026 is now open! 🙌
Get paid, real-world experience in health data science — no coding or prior experience needed. 👩🏽💻👨🏿🔬 This is your chance to kickstart a career in a rapidly growing field. 💼✨
Apply now before 4 Jan 2026! 🔗 [Link to apply]
#HDRUK#BlackInternship#HealthDataScience#STEMCareers
Last chance to apply! Thinking about launching your career in health data science and gaining real-world experience this summer? The HDR UK Black Internship Programme is now open for applications — but time is running out!
Deadline: 4 January 2026 ⏰
Apply here: hubs.li/Q03YYs6r0
This paid 8-week internship offers hands-on projects, weekly training, networking opportunities, and the chance to work with leading organisations across the UK. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build skills, grow your network, and boost your CV — especially if you’re passionate about health data and innovation.
Read reflections from Myron Odingo about his experience first as an intern and then this year having hosted 2 interns at the company he now works at
👉 hubs.li/Q03YYs6r0
Don’t miss out — apply before 4 January 2026! 💡 #BlackInternProg#HealthDataScience#InternshipOpportunity
📣 Reminder for host organisations - pledge to host an intern as part of the HDR UK Black Internship Programme next year.
By taking part, you’ll support talented Black health data scientists, strengthen diversity in STEM, and bring fresh skills and perspectives into your organisation
Here from Eric about his experience as an intern this year. Find out more and pledge now:
hubs.li/Q03YJGvg0#DiversityInSTEM#HealthDataScience#Internships
ALT Quote card from Eric Adefowokan. Quote reads: "This experience strengthened my passion for health data and innovation and reminded me that behind every statistic, there are people working to address health inequalities"
🚀 Reminder that applications are open! Hear from Oghenetejiri about her experience!
The HDR UK Black Internship Programme offers paid internships, mentorship, and real experience in health data science. If you're a Black student or recent grad ready to level up your career, this is your moment.
Apply now: hubs.li/Q03XYH610#BlackInternProg#HealthDataScience#DataScience
Sharing our first event of 2026! Join us on 7 January 2026 for the next Respiratory Data Science Catalyst Webinar with HDR UK and Asthma Lung UK.
Hear from Dr Ting Shi and Daira Trusinska on new research into NHS winter pressures and early-life RSV links to asthma.
👉 Register for free now: hubs.li/Q03Xvpft0#HealthData#RespiratoryResearch#DataScience#HealthDataScience#HealthDataResearch
The HDR UK Early Career Researcher Conference 2026 is coming!
Join us on 21 April at the Wellcome Trust, London, for a day of talks, posters and networking in health data science. Featuring keynote speaker Danielle Belgrave, VP of AI and Machine Learning at GSK.
📢 Poster abstract submissions are now open. Deadline is 18 January 2026. Find out more and submit today:
hubs.li/Q03W_TWL0#HealthDataScience#EarlyCareerResearchers#HealthDataEvents
• CITECHCARE HOSTS A SESSION ON INNOVATION IN HEALTH DATA SCIENCE •
Rui Rijo, PhD, and Nádia Hipólito, PhD student in #HealthDataScience, will be the guests of the next Science Swing session.
Join this important session and register via the link: forms.office.com/e/Fx72wYqn9…
📣 Not to be missed! The Respiratory Data Science Catalyst, led by Health Data Research UK and funded by Asthma Lung UK, is a partnership which facilitates and accelerates health data research into chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
Our fourth webinar takes place next Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (11:30-12:30). It's completely free but you need to sign up: hubs.li/Q03W2s-K0#healthdata#healthdatascience#healthdataresearch#healthevent#healthdatacareers#freewebinar