Graduate Studies Application Assistance Program for Underrepresented Students in AI

Call for 2024 applications is now open!

Chandar Research Lab is proud to announce the launch of its own assistance program for underrepresented students applying for AI graduate programs. This initiative aims to provide support for communities underrepresented in the field of Artificial Intelligence, in order to bridge the gap between students’ access to guidance during the process of applying to high-profile graduate programs. We offer to pair students with established PhD and postdoctoral researchers from our lab and our academic/industrial collaborators who have volunteered to deliver meaningful one-to-one feedback on CV, application material and interview preparation.

Want to get assistance? Please fill this form before November 15th, 2024!

Disclaimers:

  • This program is meant for students from communities underrepresented within the AI research community. Women and students from low income households are also encouraged to apply!
  • The information disclosed by candidates within this process will be kept strictly confidential to the program organization team. It will not be disclosed to any admissions committee, faculty or official entity. In particular, if you wish to apply to Mila, please note it will not impact in any way your recruitment process.
  • With limited spots available, please be aware that the applicants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis.

High School Student Internship

Chandar Research Lab has designed an internship program to provide mentorship and hopefully encourage members from underrepresented communities in STEM to pursue a future in such a field. This program is designed to last 5 weeks and provide interested students with the proper tools and resources to further their interests. By providing highschool students with access to meaningful work experience and mentorship, we can support their professional development and contribute to creating a more equitable society.

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  • Work on real-world AI and IT projects
  • Learn from industry researchers
  • Network with researchers and peers
  • Receive a certificate of completion
  • Get a scholarship of 600$ CAD

What’s on the agenda:

  • Introduction to computers and computer science
  • Introduction to algorithms
  • Introduction to programming
  • Basics of programming in Python
  • Basics of Artificial Intelligence