Google DeepMind Research Ready Programme

Why should you apply for this Programme?

*Be part of the AI revolution and learn about cutting edge generative AI 

*Learn industry standard technical skills

*Increase your confidence and get ready for postgraduate research or employment 

*Benefit from a peer support network, including researchers at the forefront of AI research

*Learn presentation skills and showcase your research at a celebration event

*Learn how to contribute to your first research paper, open-source repository, or research project 

*Build a toolkit of skills and experience to support your chosen academic and career path.

We launched the programme in 2024 with 10 students, and the outcomes have been highly positive.

Here are some key highlights from their participation:

• Two students have contributed to research papers that are now submitted to academic conferences.
• One student has been awarded a prestigious full scholarship to pursue an MSc in AI in September 2025.
• Two students have successfully enrolled in MSc programmes.
• Feedback from participants revealed that 85% are very likely or extremely likely to pursue further study in AI.

One programme participant said of their experience, ‘the programme gives you all the building blocks you need to build a career in Artificial Intelligence. You get to build a great network and create a research project in your chosen field, something most people your age are not doing. Plus, you get to present your project at Google DeepMind!’

Another participant said, ‘Working on a research project and working towards writing an actual paper is really exciting! I feel more confident in my choice of pursuing at least a master’s degree in the field of AI, and hearing the PhD students’ experiences has really helped as it made PhDs sound doable and accessible.’