Google DeepMind Research Ready

Google DeepMind Research Ready placements offer unique AI research opportunities at Cambridge.

Google DeepMind Research Ready is a summer research placement programme at the University of Cambridge offering insights into AI research to those from backgrounds under-represented in this field. The program supports students from underrepresented groups, providing valuable experience and fostering collaboration. Participants tackle diverse projects, gaining skills applicable to future careers in AI.

It is open to current undergraduates or recent graduates who have the potential to become the future of research in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The research placements are supported by Google DeepMind, the Hg Foundation and the Royal Academy of Engineering under the Google DeepMind Research Ready scheme. They have also been made possible by support from Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge.

“It has given me the confidence in myself to know that I do have the research skills to carry a project for three or four years.” “After this programme, pursuing a Master’s and a PhD seems a lot more reachable for me.” “It turbocharged my thought process and I’m now strongly thinking about coming to Cambridge in the future to do my doctorate.”

These are just some of the comments from students who took part in the Google DeepMind Research Ready programme in the University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology in 2025.

This programme is run by the University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology and involves a paid 8-week research placement. Students work with a researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Technology on a project related to AI. The students are assigned a PhD student mentor who will support them throughout their placement. Alongside a research project, students can also attend:

• Talks from academics working in AI
• Workshops on research skills
• Information, advice, and guidance sessions covering topics such as postgraduate applications, wellbeing, and career advice.

The programme is designed to:

• Give the to opportunity to experience life as a postgraduate researcher at the University of Cambridge
• Support students to develop their research skills 
• Enhance students ability to make a competitive application for postgraduate courses and funding  
• Highlight opportunities for postgraduate study and research careers in AI
• Give students the opportunity to engage with inspiring research staff and students

Participating students will also be invited to attend regular social events to get to know other students in the Department as well as those on other research placement programmes at the University. 

To find out more about the programme please visit:

https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/outreach/deepmind-research-ready

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