OpenFieldMila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute Collaborative Placements
Frontier research placements inside Mila in Montreal (the world's largest academic deep learning community), collaborating with leading researchers on neural network theory, health AI, and trustworthy machine learning.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate student in Computer Science, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics with top-tier grades.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Published or submitted research in deep reinforcement learning, generative models, or AI alignment.
- Recommendation letters
- Endorsement from a Mila Core Academic Member and updated CV.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research internships and Mila Excellence Fellowships supported by CIFAR and Pan-Canadian AI Strategy
- Application fee
- Free application directly to affiliated faculty
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid graduate research position.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 for collaborative lab research allocations
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McGill University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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