Summer 2021 Social Science Analytics Course

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PREDOC Summer 2021 course in Social Science Analytics

The 8-week, free-of-charge course for rising seniors is designed to introduce students to the coding, research methodology, and professional skills relevant when applying for a pre-doctoral research position at a university, research institution, or think tank. Participants will also receive a stipend for taking part in the course. Please share with students you feel would benefit from this opportunity. Applications are due June 30, 2021.

The course, taught by Chicago Booth’s Pradeep K. Chintagunta, will run from July 12 to September 2, meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT Monday through Thursday evenings. The course will give students an opportunity to:

Develop their ability to pose and answer meaningful questions in the social sciences using a rigorous research methodology

Gain experience with large, real-world data sets

Prepare, present, and get feedback on a research project from discipline experts

Sharpen their professional and communication skills through a series of weekly workshops

Network with fellow students interested in a similar career

Further understand the pathway to a career in research

Apply at the website below.

Questions can be sent to info@predoc.org.