Launch your AI career: Join IIT Madras' 2-year fellowship with Rs 40,000 as monthly stipend

Young minds now have a fantastic opportunity to investigate the exciting fields of data science and artificial intelligence. The esteemed IIT Madras is now accepting applications from deserving graduate and postgraduate students for a two-year fellowship programme at the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science and AI (RBCDSAI).

The fellowship offers a compelling benefit in the form of a large monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 during the programme duration. The financial assistance granted to chosen applicants enables them to develop their talents while immersing themselves in research, cooperation, and innovation.

What’s the eligibility & application process?

The fellowship is available to deserving applicants who possess a four-year bachelor's or master's degree in fields closely related to RBCDSAI. The applicants must have a solid academic background and should be younger than 27 years old as of 31 March, 2023.

In addition, one must be able to commit full-time, accept the offer right away, and start working within six weeks after getting the offer letter. By selecting three RBCDSAI faculty members as possible mentors, applicants can submit their applications using a Google form.

For additional information on the application procedure and qualifying requirements, aspirants are advised to browse the official IIT Madras website.

What will fellowship recipients receive?

The IIT Madras fellowship extends beyond the realm of traditional academics, providing chances for interaction with illustrious institutions like Google, NASA, CMU, MIT, Walmart, JHU, The Ohio State University, Harvard, KMC, and 108 Emergency Response Services.

In addition to receiving mentorship from IIT Madras and access to high-performance computer architecture, fellows are additionally eligible to get course credit.

Furthermore, those who receive this fellowship have the chance to display their talent by publishing in prestigious publications and presenting their research at prestigious conferences. Notably, former fellows have established prosperous careers in esteemed universities across the world, including the Georgia Institute of Technology, Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, and the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.

Empowering AI enthusiasts

IIT Madras is once again showcasing its commitment to promoting moral AI practises. Like previously, the institution and National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)collaborated to create AI for India 2.0, a free online course that teaches artificial intelligence skills in a variety of Indian languages.

But now, via a combination of financial aid,industry involvement, and research exposure, the IIT Madras exciting 2-year AI fellowship provides ambitious researchers with the tools and experience essential for a successful career in the fields of AI and data science.