The D4 training program will provide an inclusive training on trustworthy data science. It will be available for students who pursue graduate degrees and concurrent BS/MS degrees. Fellowship is available for underrepresented groups of students in STEM graduate programs, such as women and minority students. The training program consists of a boot camp, course work, research experience, seminars, and industry experiential learning experience. The training program can be completed in three semesters.

Admitted trainees may be selected for a 12-month financial package, which includes a $34,000 stipend, tuition waiver, & health insurance.

Eligibility requirements for funding are:

• BS/MS student or MS, PhD student at ISU
• Research interest related to Data Science
• At least 2 years of study remaining
• U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident

The traineeship is funded by National Science Foundation Award No. 2152117

Trainees will be able to

• Identify risks to and measures of trustworthiness of data science lifecycles defined as the processes that plan for, acquire, manage, analyze, and infer from data collectively
• Conduct research to improve trustworthiness of data science lifecycles.
• Involve domain experts in biological science and bioengineering for data driven decisions from biological data.
• Learn about applications of data science lifecycles in practice.
• Recognize ethical issues arising during different stages of data science lifecycles and make ethical decisions.
• Communicate the knowledge, the research, and the findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute as effective members of multidisciplinary teams.

Applications for Fall 2025 close February 28, 2025. 

D4 Graduate Application