Charting new paths
into ML research
The Cohere Labs Scholars Program
Cohere Labs' Scholars Program provides emerging researchers the resources to push the limits of AI.
Mentorship
Receive tailored mentorship from some of the best ML research and engineering experts in the world.
Tools
Access our large-scale experimental settings to conduct research exploring complex ML problems.
Ownership
Lead the progress of a matched research project, applying your strengths to explore high-impact research questions.
The Scholars Program tangibly shapes the AI landscape by opening the first door for rising researchers to enter the research frontier.
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Learn more about the Scholars Program experience
Watch the Cohere Labs staff discuss the origin stories of the scholars program.
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Watch Oliver Nan, 2025 Research Scholar, speak on what he gained from his experience.
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Watch Diana Abagyan, 2025 Research Scholar, share how she grew in the program.
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Read past scholars' papers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Applications open each year in August; the Scholars Program begins annually in January.
- No. In fact, we are particularly interested in identifying candidates with strong engineering skills and demonstrated creative thinking but limited experience or no experience with published papers. You need not have to have previous research experience to apply.
- We will consider the skills, interests, and background of our successful applicants alongside our research projects to make the best possible match between Scholar and project.
- Yes, this is a full-time, paid position.
- The Scholars Program will operate on a remote-first basis. We want to make this opportunity available to emerging ML researchers around the world. If you are based out of or visiting a city with a Cohere office you are welcome to come work with us in person.
- The Scholars Program is structured as a remote-first opportunity, with no requirement to relocate.
- The Scholars Program is structured as a rigorous full-time commitment. In an effort to keep up with the pace of advancement of ML research, we look forward to supporting Scholars dive into the research process as they work towards publication within the program period.
- Yes–we welcome re-applications for future cohorts. We see this as a positive signal of your continued interest and commitment to the program.