Population and Social Data Science Summer Incubator Program

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is organizing and hosting the Population and Social Data Science Summer Incubator Program, a 3-month research visit for a diverse group of PhD and master students.

The goal of the Summer Incubator Program is to enable discovery by bringing together data scientists and population scientists from around the world to work on focused, intensive and collaborative projects of broad societal relevance.

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A collage of photos of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) and participants of the Summer Incubator Program

Find out what past participants have to say

I recommend the Summer Incubator Program to all budding population and data scientists who are interested in challenging work in a team setting. This summer was an amazing chance to not only build my own skills but also create relationships with other participants and MPIDR researchers.

Elena Pojman, Participant 2023

The Summer Incubator Program was a transformative experience. It was an incredibly rewarding experience that provided a perfect balance between learning from a fabulous group of dedicated students and gaining hands-on experience from collaborative projects. The members at MPIDR were incredibly welcoming and supportive, providing not only crucial insights and knowledge in research but also facilitating valuable interactions with interdisciplinary researchers in the fields of demography and sociology.

Julie Kim, Participant 2023

The Summer Incubator Program was an amazing opportunity to apply my skills in a real research setting, and learn from talented peers who come from all around the world.

Duke Mwedzi, Participant 2023

I’m very happy to have participated in the Summer Incubator Program, given the unique opportunity of collaborating with such an interesting combination of researchers, as well as learning about new methods and ideas in the tutorials and seminars.

Ignacio Carrasco, Participant 2023