The I-X Women in AI network (IX-WAI) is excited to announce the availability of Early Career Development grants (up to £300*) specifically for women and non-binary individuals engaged in AI or wanting to enter the field. These grants are intended to support conference attendance, training, and other professional development opportunities. This initiative is part of our commitment to providing additional support for women in AI.
Eligibility
Open to women and non-binary individuals at Master’s, PhD or Postdoc level at Imperial, who are interested in learning AI or currently working in AI.
Application Process
To apply for a grant, please complete this brief online form with the following information:
- Requested amount (up to £300)
- Purpose of the grant (one sentence)
- Departmental account number (or your supervisor/mentor’s departmental account number for fund transfer if selected)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief proposal (~300 words) outlining the purpose and impact of the grant.
Important Dates
We will issue four calls for applications each year, with deadlines at the end of May, August, November, and February. Approximately 10 mini grants will be awarded per year. The first call is now open until August 31st (11:59 pm, London time).
Post-Award Requirements
Recipients of the mini grants will be required to provide confirmation of attendance and a brief feedback paragraph about their experience. This feedback will be published on our website to inspire and inform others.
For Those New to AI
If you are new to AI and unsure how to use the grant, here are some recommended resources and courses you can consider:
- Machine Learning by Stanford University
- AI for Everyone by Andrew Ng
- Deep Learning Specialization by Andrew Ng
Administrative Details
IX-WAI will review applications and make decisions once a term.
* In exceptional circumstances the panel may award more than £300 but this would require additional robust justification.
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