Guidance

Data Science Accelerator Programme

Programme introduction, dates, eligibility, how to apply and how to become a programme mentor.

From:
Office for National Statistics
Published
4 January 2017
Last updated
13 June 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Introduction to the Data Science and Data Visualisation Accelerator programmes

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Previous Data Science Accelerator projects

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Details

The Data Science Accelerator programme aims to help central and local government workers develop their data science skills. Participants work on their own project for one day a week over 12 weeks, supported by a mentor.

Email any questions to data.science.accelerator@ons.gov.uk.

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Updates to this page

Published 4 January 2017
Last updated 13 June 2024 + show all updates

  1. The Accelerator is not currently active.

  2. Updated article with 2024 dates

  3. Updated details - new dates

  4. Dates and details provided for the next round of the Accelerator programme.

  5. Updated with next cohort dates

  6. Next programme dates and application deadline added.

  7. Updated with new cohort dates and information about new Data Visualisation Accelerator programme; updated contact email address; updated application forms.

  8. Updated with details of 2021 programme, including dates when applications are open.

  9. Next programme dates and application deadline added.

  10. Added information about changes to the programme because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

  11. Application deadline has passed.

  12. Programme application deadline added.

  13. Replacing spreadsheet of previous projects with a more usable webpage.

  14. Added an attachment of previous Accelerator projects.

  15. Added 2018 dates.

  16. New guidance and September 2017 application form added.

  17. First published.

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