RESPONSIBILITIES
Fellows will work extensively with data of various types, including historical census and survey data from the U.S. as well as spatial data. They may interpret, edit, and format technical documentation. They also may analyze data in statistical packages and record the findings systematically. Some fellows help to prepare data for distribution through IPUMS’ data dissemination websites. Fellows are expected to carry out a variety of other tasks including data preparation, data dissemination, and data analysis. Fellows will be expected to be trained in new software and techniques as necessary, perform work in a timely manner while being attentive to details, and show initiative in solving problems.
Fellows will report to and be mentored by research scientists, senior data analysts, faculty, software developers, or other professional staff working on the assigned project. They may collaborate with principal investigators, other research assistants, post-doctoral associates, and other and Institute staff. Graduate fellows will be asked to be a peer mentor to an undergraduate fellows team member.
The 2025 program will be run in a hybrid format with a requirement for in-person participation in Weekly Cohort meetings. Fellows will be given the option to attend professional development events either in-person (at 50 Willey Hall) or via zoom. Project mentors will determine the schedule requirements for their projects.
Learn more about our 2025 projects here!
Benefits
- Professional Mentorship: Each fellow is paired with two mentors working on the assigned project. Graduate fellows will gain mentorship experience. Undergraduate Fellows will gain peer mentorship from graduate fellow team members.
- Professional Development: Fellows will participate in professional development workshops over the course of the summer, in addition to weekly cohort meetings.
- Community Building & Networking Opportunities: Fellows will have opportunities to build community with their cohort through weekly discussions and co-working days. Fellows will also have opportunities to network with IPUMS research staff and MPC & LCC faculty outside of their research projects.
- Paid Summer Stipend: Graduate students — 10 weeks, 20 hours per week, $27.45/hr; undergraduate students — 8 weeks, 20 hours per week, $16.03/hr.
DATES
- Graduate Fellows: Starts June 2, 2025
- Undergraduate Fellows: Starts June 16, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Summer Fellowship are now closed. Details on the 2026 Summer Fellowship will be available in January 2026.