Toloka Research Fellowship Program
Advance Your AI Research:
Join the Fellowship Program at Toloka
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Program Details
The Fellowship Research Program at Toloka invites students and researchers to advance data-centric and human-centric AI research. Over a 3 to 6-month period, participants will work on a project under expert mentorship. This paid program offers hands-on industry experience, opportunities for professional growth and chances to contribute to publications.
Research Areas
Participants will work on cutting-edge on projects in areas such as:
What You’ll Gain
Who We’re Looking For
You might be a good fit if you:
Bonus Points for Candidates With:
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Experience in AI research projects.
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Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) or Vision Models.
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A track record of publications or open-source contributions.
Interview process
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Initial application and reference checks.
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30-minute screening interview.
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1-hour technical interview, including a discussion of your research projects.
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Final decision and offer letter.
How to Apply
Need help or have questions? Feel free to email us at fellowship@toloka.ai.
New applications are temporarily on hold. Please stay tuned for updates.