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The Harvard Data Science Initiative provides many offerings to the Harvard community and the data science industry.

HDSI Postdoctoral Fellowships

The HDSI Postdoctoral Fellows work independently over a two-to-three year fellowship with the guidance and partnership of Harvard University faculty.

Harvard Data Science Review

As an open access platform of the HDSI, Harvard Data Science Review (HDSR) aspires to be a global forum on everything data science and data science for everyone.

Research Programs

The HDSI supports research in data science methodology and applications through multiple programs that align with research interests across Harvard Schools.

Industry Engagement

Learn from industry data scientists about the role data science plays in their organization, the methods and techniques being used, and their own career trajectory.

Upcoming Events

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  • Newly Funded – The Proposal Pivot Engine
    With funding from the HDSI, Professor S. Bryn Austin and team are developing the Proposal Pivot Engine (PPE), a data-driven tool to help researchers adapt their proposals for non-federal funding sources like philanthropic organizations and industry partners. The prototype will use natural language processing and machine learning to analyze proposals, map funding ecosystems, and generate…
  • Newly Funded – Climate Stress, Nutrition, and Chronic Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa
    This project, led by Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition Walter C. Willett will use machine learning to analyze existing Africa/HSPH Partnership for Cohort Research and Training (PaCT) data for patterns between climate stress, diet, and disease risk; while testing smartphone-based real-time data collection in sub-Saharan Africa. The research aims to identify vulnerable populations affected by…
  • Protecting continued progress in data science
    To our colleagues, friends, and supporters, Recently, we have witnessed unprecedented attacks on scientific discovery, scholarship, and students, especially international ones.  We are in an extraordinary and perilous moment that demands a steadfast response. As Harvard University defends academic freedom, we recommit ourselves to advancing the science of data, and we invite you to support our…

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