Mentorship
Research Lab
A structured research mentorship lab that actively trains new researchers, promotes equality and safety in AI, and uplifts women leaders in the field.
Our Foundation
Lab Philosophy
While affiliated with Women in AI Research, the lab is inclusive — focused on building informed allies across the field.
Uplifting Women Researchers
Elevating underrepresented voices to leadership roles through hands-on mentorship and research opportunities.
Equality, Fairness & Safety
Promoting research perspectives that prioritize ethical development and responsible deployment of AI systems.
Creating Informed Allies
Building a collaborative community that champions equality and rigorous research standards across all backgrounds.
The Experience
What Mentees Get
Structure, expertise, and connections to bridge the gap between inspiration and impactful contribution.
Guided Innovation
Direct guidance on high-impact ML and NLP research problems from experienced researchers in the field.
Publication Opportunities
Collaborate on projects with real potential to lead to top-tier peer-reviewed publications at ACL, NAACL, and NeurIPS.
Professional Workflows
Gain hands-on exposure to rigorous professional research environments and industry-standard workflows.
Industry Networking
Interact and collaborate with distinguished industry researchers and leaders in AI fairness and applied systems.
Roadmap
Action Plan
Our structured timeline for launching the lab and onboarding our first cohort of researchers.
January 2026✓
Platform Launch
Website launch to host the mission, processes, mentee spotlights, and research outcomes.
April 2026✓
Call for Mentors
Recruited a cohort of associate mentors spanning academia and industry research. Applications are now closed.
September 2026Current
Call for Mentees
Applications open for the very first mentee cohort.
Fall 2026
First Cohort Begins
Prioritizing research projects aimed at top-tier venues like ACL, NAACL, COLING, and NeurIPS.
Your Guides
Mentors
Experienced researchers providing hands-on guidance to mentees.
Associate Mentors
Sukriti Paul
PhD Student, CS @ University of Maryland | Machine Learning & Computer Vision
Anisha Gunjal
ML Research @ Scale AI | LLM Post-Training, Reasoning & Agents | MS CS @ UT Austin
Ankit Aich
Senior Research Scientist @ Snorkel AI | PhD CS @ UIC | NLP & AI for Mental Health
Guidance
Advisors
Distinguished researchers guiding the lab's direction and research standards.
Join Us
Call for Mentees
Are you passionate about AI research and looking for structured mentorship? Apply to join our first cohort and work alongside experienced researchers on impactful projects.
Apply as Mentee - Coming SoonHow It Works
Selection & Process
A fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process.
Application Process
Three stages to ensure equitable selection:
Initial Application
Submit your background, interests, and motivation via Google Form.
Technical Task
Complete a small technical assessment relevant to your research area.
Interview
Meet with mentors to discuss goals, fit, and research interests.
How the Lab Works
Research Pace Depends On
- Mentee skill level and experience
- Availability and individual schedules
- Project complexity and scope
The Lab Will Maintain
- Written, actionable feedback artifacts
- Regular progress tracking milestones
- Public documentation of outcomes