IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027 (up to £1,000)
Brief Description
If you are looking to advance your research or break into artificial intelligence, the
IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027 offers essential financial backing to help you reach your goals. Provided by the
I-X Women in AI Network (IX-WAI) at
Imperial College London, this funding opportunity awards up to
£1,000 to women and non-binary individuals currently working in AI or eager to enter the field. Whether you need support for
conference attendance, workshops, tutorials, or specialized training sessions, these
grants are designed to help you present your research, build your professional network, and develop critical new skills. This initiative directly addresses the need for dedicated support for women and non-binary professionals shaping the future of AI.
Name of Host Institution
Imperial College London (via the
I-X Women in AI Network)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Open to women and non-binary individuals at Master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral level at Imperial College London.
- Applicants must be interested in learning about artificial intelligence or currently working in the field.
- Previous recipients of this specific grant are not eligible to apply again.
Grant Coverage and Selection Focus
The grant covers registration fees and travel expenses for conferences, workshops, tutorials, and training sessions that allow you to present research and build skills. Your proposed activity must feature AI at its core, demonstrate a meaningful impact on your academic or professional growth, and align with the vision of
IX-WAI.
Deadline
Applications close on
January 4, 2027.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant?
The grant is open to women and non-binary individuals at the Master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral level at Imperial College London who are working in AI or wish to enter the field.
Q: What specific expenses can the £1,000 grant cover?
The funding can cover registration fees and travel expenses for conferences, workshops, tutorials, training sessions, and other professional development activities.
Q: What does the application process entail?
The process features two stages: an initial online form submission including a budget, proposal, and CV, followed by a 15-minute online interview for shortlisted candidates in the last week of January.
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