Deadline: January 13, 2025
Applications are open for the AI4Good Lab 2025 Canada Cohort. The AI4Good Lab is an introductory program to machine learning for women and gender diverse people with some programming background and intermediate to no experience in machine learning. The Lab runs for 7 weeks during the summer and is split into 2 sections (the Bootcamp and Project weeks).
ML Bootcamp: The curriculum section is an intensive introductory bootcamp to machine learning and AI, which takes place over the first 4 weeks of the program. During this time, trainees attend lectures, talks, workshops, and networking events. Trainees will work in small groups with their assigned Teaching Assistant (TA) to practice what they’ve learned through exercises. The TAs are typically PhD students in Computer Science with specializations in Machine Learning or AI.
Team projects: The Project section takes place over the last 3 weeks, during which trainees use the knowledge gained during the bootcamp and work in teams to develop an AI/ML prototype that addresses a social good issue. Teams are supported by their TAs and up to 3 mentors who work in AI.
Stipend
- Every trainee receives a stipend after completion of the program. The amount is determined by budgeting activities and is not dependent on the performance of the trainees.
Eligibility
- The AI4Good Lab is for women and gender diverse people. The ideal applicant has a strong math background as well as some knowledge of Python (through coursework, personal projects, work experience, etc.).
- All trainees must be current students at a post-secondary institution (University, college, etc.), or recent graduates. The program is an introductory program to machine learning and therefore not open to high school students, PhD students, or those who are already experienced in ML.
- To be accepted, applicants must have a valid status in Canada (citizen, resident, study or work permit, etc.).
Application
To apply, applicants will need to submit their CV/Resume and a copy of their most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted). The application also consists of 3 short-essay questions (500 words max):
- Provide a brief description of why you’d like to join the Lab.
- The AI4Good Lab is a collaborative learning environment, where all trainees will work in groups throughout the curriculum and project phases. Please describe your experiences with collaborative learning and describe how you believe you will contribute to a supportive peer-learning environment.
- The AI4Good Lab is devoted to the use of AI as a tool for social good. Please describe how this mission speaks to you.
For more information, visit AI4Good Lab Canada.
