INMAS for Students

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The INMAS network is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) with hubs at the University of Illinois and Johns Hopkins University.  The program trains and graduate students currently studying in math and statistics in professional and technical skills to prepare them for jobs in Business, Industry, and Government (BIG).  INMAS then matches students with summer internships developed through direct contact with BIG employers.

The mathematical sciences award some 1900 PhDs per year.  However, fewer than 800 tenure-track jobs are filled at 4-year universities nationwide each year.  Most students who earn a PhD in mathematics are not ultimately bound for academia!  INMAS seeks to smooth what could otherwise be a tough career transition for students with curiosity toward industry during grad school.

Fulfilling and rewarding careers are available to PhD graduates in the mathematical sciences.  Still, one does not simply walk into these jobs.  Preparation for work in BIG jobs requires:

• willingness and flexibility in your life plan
• training which complements your mathematical skills
• industry work experience demonstrating your competence

If you bring the willingness and flexibility, INMAS will supply the training and the work experience.

Students accepted into the program benefit from weekend and online training workshops covering:

• Python coding
• Statistical methods
• Machine learning
• Career preparation

Meanwhile, INMAS staff are hard at work contacting employers to develop internship projects for our students.  INMAS summer internships pay $1200/week for 8-12 weeks, compensated at $600 from INMAS and $600 from the employer.  Exceptions may apply in some cases; timing of the internships is usually flexible.

Up to 50 interns will be placed in 2025, divided equally between the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.  Internship placements are prioritized according to the student's performance and professionalism during training events (see our Statement of Expectations for guidelines).

Interested students should suit the following criteria:

• A current PhD student in good standing during the spring semester, and not graduating prior to August.
• Belonging to a participating department in the INMAS network, OR an alumnus of the Math Alliance studying the mathematical sciences an institution in the U.S.
• Note: both U.S. and international students are eligible.

• No documentation is required to apply to INMAS apart from an informal transcript reflecting graduate coursework and academic performance.
• Prior coding experience is highly recommended but not required; for example, a semester-long course during your undergraduate studies.
• No prior experience in applied mathematics or industry is expected. The goal of INMAS is to expand your career opportunities in industry or government.
• The desire to gain industry or government experience is essential.

Information session: If you have not spoken in person with INMAS staff who visited your university, then we strongly recommend participating in the online information session before completing the application form.

Thursday, September 19 from 6:30-7:30pm CT/7:30-8:30 ET

Application deadline: 11:59pm CT on Monday, September 23, 2024

Note: Late applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CT on Friday, September 27.

Applications are currently closed.  Please reach out to directorship with further inquiries.