A potential pandemic looms as lesser-known diseases threaten global health. Determined to avert disaster, the Global Pandemic Prevention Initiative (GPPI) is racing to immunise large populations against these emerging threats. How can they ensure adequate vaccine stock, manage distribution costs, & prioritise the right diseases to vaccinate against? That's where you come in.

Over four days at Palantir, you will use your problem-solving & data skills to devise a solution to this notional scenario! Armed with cutting-edge technology, & helped by our own engineers, you will develop a solution to a problem that has challenged countries across the globe. If this sounds interesting to you, then read on to find out how to apply for Palantir's Hacking for Health Summer Bootcamp.

The bootcamp is a four-day insight into the world of tech. You'll get a crash course in the fundamentals of solving problems with data. We'll teach you how to break down complex real world problems & build data-driven solutions using Palantir's Foundry. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the career opportunities available in technology, as well as a foundation of technical skills that you can take forward into your studies & career (eg. ETL pipelines, TypeScript, system design).

Through interactive workshops & hands-on sessions, you'll work collaboratively with your fellow bootcampers on challenging, motivating problems; developing your skills, & broadening your perspective on the possibilities of engineering. You'll then get to apply all of these skills to a problem facing the world today - vaccine rollout.

You'll also find that our internal community is full of people who are excited to meet you, build community with you, & further your development. You'll have a breadth of opportunity to learn about the different technical roles at Palantir & connect with us to find out more about our journeys into tech.