Google DeepMind Research Ready Programme

About the Programme

This is a 8-week intensive programme covering the fundamentals of AI and Data Science and leading to cutting edge AI research. The programme includes:

• A two-week bootcamp which will provide a comprehensive introduction to Data Science, Generative AI, Research Methods, and the ethical issues surrounding AI and Machine Learning technologies. 
• A transition-to-research week involving activities that will thoroughly prepare you for your research project. 
• A series of lectures, demonstrations, practical sessions and industry talks.
• Social activities including a Generative AI Music Evening, a weekly social, programme dinners, and a visit to Bletchley Park.
• Teaching from leading academics in the field of AI research and development. 
• Five weeks of supervised research and development supported by trained PhD students and academic researchers at Queen Mary University. Previous projects have included music and story generation, face recognition technology, environmental forecasting and game-playing agents - read more [PDF 148KB] about these projects. 
• Access to a network of students and researchers working in AI technologies.  

The programme dates are 16 June-8 August 2025.

You will be based at Queen Mary University of London for the duration of the programme and accommodation will be provided for you on campus.  You will also be paid while you are on the programme, receiving a weekly stipend of £400 and a one-off £225 travel allowance.