
Are you an African student who has a strong interest in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and mathematics? Starting in the 2024/2025 academic year, AIMS South Africa’s AI for Science Master’s Program welcomes you to take a trip through the exciting intersections of AI and the sciences. An incredible educational opportunity is provided by this initiative, which is a collaboration between AIMS South Africa and Google DeepMind, for individuals who are keen to use AI to further scientific discovery.
Program Overview: An Open Door to Creativity
A Wholesome and Captivating Educational Experience
- One-year, fully residential program that combines taught coursework with research components.
- The success of the First Intake: Since its September 2023 launch, the program has already started to mould future AI specialists’ professions.
- Put Your Attention on Real-World Applications: Use your skill to use AI to open up new scientific vistas.
Scholarship: All-Inclusive Financial Assistance for Your Education
- All-Inclusive Scholarship: Pays for living expenses, travel, books, housing, health insurance, and research costs.
- DeepMind Collaboration: Chances to get in touch with DeepMind developers and researchers for advice and mentorship.
Qualifications: Are You Prepared to Participate?
Applying for this ground-breaking program requires that you:
- at the time of application, be a resident of Africa.
- possess citizenship in any nation in Africa.
- possess a four-year undergraduate degree (or, for applicants from Southern Africa, a three-year degree with an honours year) completed by August 2024 – December 2024.
How to Apply: The Application Process
A Comprehensive Guide for Applying
- Registration: Before March 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM, please register here.
- Required Documents: Please prepare and upload your academic transcripts, a 500-word motivation letter, your curriculum vitae, and the answers to the given coding and math questions.
- Selection Insight: The program asks you to solve a coding challenge and a series of math questions that reveal how you solve problems.
- Interviews: In April 2024, candidates who made the shortlist will take part in online interviews.
Finally
This program is a springboard for future scientific innovation rather than only an academic endeavour. Being a member of the AI for Science Master’s Program will put you at the forefront of applying AI to solve challenging scientific problems. This is the beginning of your trip if you are curious enough to look up at the sky and if you have the desire to use technology to further science. Start your application right away to participate in this thrilling project. Don’t wait.
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