Apply to Vector’s Research Internship Program

Become part of a dynamic and growing AI ecosystem through Vector’s AI internship program. Explore theoretical or applied research areas with leading machine learning researchers. To join the Vector Institute as a research intern, you must be supervised by a Vector Faculty Member.

The deadline for Winter 2024 internship applications is August 31, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT.*

*Review of applications for Fall 2023 internships began May 15. Applications for winter 2023 internships will be accepted now until August 31, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT. We encourage you to submit your application early.

Before you start your application, make sure you have all your documents ready and that you meet the eligibility requirements. If you will be submitting letters of recommendation, make sure to have your Referee’s names and emails ready.

Application Requirements

1. CV;
2. University transcripts (official or unofficial if ongoing term not yet completed) or offer letter;
3. Research Statement (optional for undergraduate students); and
4. Two letters of recommendation (Required for PhD and postdoc applicants, optional for undergraduate and Masters students).

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD students in a STEM background; or you have graduated within the last semester;
You are registered at a university (candidates studying at universities outside Canada are eligible to apply);
You have, at a minimum, completed your second year in an undergraduate program; and
You have completed an Introduction to Machine Learning course.

*Please note that current graduate students or postdoctoral fellows of Vector Faculty Members are not eligible for research internships.

I confirm I meet eligibility requirements*
- I confirm I meet eligibility requirements
Applicant Details
Full Legal Name*
First Last
Preferred Name
Email*
Country of Citizenship*
Country of Residence*
Name of Current Post-Secondary Institution*
Name of Current Post-Secondary Institution*
Name of Current Post-Secondary Institution Name*
Current Degree Level*
If you’ve already graduated, highest degree level completed
Current Year of Program*
Which internship term are you interested in?*
Will you be a full-time student during your internship term?*
- Yes, I’ll be enrolled in classes during Fall 2023 & Winter 2024
- Yes, I’ll be enrolled in classes during Winter 2024, but will graduate after that
- No, I’m a recent graduate
Graduation Date (or Expected Graduation Date)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Application Details
CV (.pdf format)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Current University Transcript (official or unofficial, if ongoing term not yet completed) or Offer Letter*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Research Statement (.pdf format)*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
250-400 words
Research Statement (.pdf format)
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
250-400 words Research statements are optional for Bachelor’s students.
Letters of Recommendation
lease input your Referee information here, which will prompt your Referees to upload their letters of recommendation via email. You will receive an email confirmation from Vector Institute when your letter of recommendation is submitted. If letters of recommendation are required for your application (i.e. you are a PhD or postdoc), please make sure to have your Referees submit your letters of recommendation by August 31st, 2023, at midnight EST. If your referees do not receive an email notification to submit your letter, please have them check their spam folder. If they still do not receive it, please email internships@vectorinstitute.ai
Referee Name 1*
Prefix First Last
Referee Email 1*
Referee Name 2*
Prefix First Last
Referee Email 2*
Referee Name 1
Prefix First Last
Referee Email 1
Referee Name 2
Prefix First Last
Referee Email 2
Research Areas of Interest
Please select up to three
Research Area Choice 1*
Research Area Choice 2*
Research Area Choice 3*
Describe your research interests in a few sentences:*
Google Scholar Link
If you do not have Google Scholar, include a list of publications and indicate if any have been accepted at any conferences:
Academic Website link
Preferred Internship Type*
Please note the final decision will be made by the supervisor.
- Remote
- In-Person
- Either Remote or In-Person
Faculty Supervisor
Please select up to three Faculty members. Please note that not all Vector Faculty are equipped to take on an intern for Winter 2024.
Faculty Member Choice 1*
Faculty Member Choice 2*
Faculty Member Choice 3*
Describe why you would like to work with the Vector Faculty member(s) you have chosen.*
Is there any additional information that you would like to provide to the potential supervisors?
How did you hear about Vector Research Internships?*
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
- My University
- A friend
- Web search
- Conference
- Email from Vector
- Other
Voluntary Self-Identification
The Vector Institute is collecting demographic data to meet its equity, diversity and inclusion objectives through measurement, analysis and planning. We will keep all personal information we collect confidential, and the information collected below will be shared only with a few limited personnel within Human Resources, and only as needed in order to implement the program purposes described here. It will be used for program administration and statistical reporting purposes, and any required reports to funding agencies and other third-parties will contain only aggregate information — i.e., information that is unlikely, alone or in combination with other accessible information, to lead to the identification of any individual. Please note that all responses are voluntary, and you are free to select “I prefer not to answer” for any of the personal self-identification questions if you do not want us to use your information as described above. Your responses will not affect your eligibility for candidacy for Vector Research Internships. If you have any questions about this form, please contact privacy@vectorinstitute.ai
Year of birth
Please select the sexual orientation that you identify with currently.*
- Asexual
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Heterosexual
- Lesbian
- Pansexual
- Queer
- Two-Spirit
- I prefer not to answer
Do you identify as Indigenous, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Metis, Inuk (Inuit) or another Indigenous identity?*
- Yes
- No
- I prefer not to answer
Select the group(s) you identify with*
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Metis
- Other Indigenous Identity
Do you identify as a visible minority?*
- Yes
- No
- I prefer not to answer
Please select the population group you identify with.*
- Arab
- Black
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latin American
- South Asian (e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
- Southeast Asian (e.g. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai, etc.)
- West Asian (e.g. Iranian, Afghan, etc.)
- White
- I prefer not to answer
Do you identify as a person with a disability?*
- Yes
- No
- I prefer not to answer
Please select the type(s) of disabilities that apply to you.*
- Developmental
- Hearing
- Learning
- Mental health-related
- Physical
- Seeing
- I prefer not to answer
Select the option that best describes your current gender identity.*
- Female
- Male
- Non-binary
- Gender-fluid
- Trans man
- Trans woman
- Two-Spirit
- I don’t identify with any option provided
- I prefer not to answer
Application Sharing
In addition to Vector Faculty Members, the Vector Institute has a large number of affiliated members who are employed with various other universities and institutions. If you would like to share your application with our affiliated members check the below confirmation box.
- Please share my application with Vector Faculty Affiliates. I acknowledge that by selecting this box it means that my application may be reviewed by external universities / organizations.

What happens next

Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation and inform your referees to check their spam folders as well.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Vector Institute offers both in-person and remote internships. Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the backlog of work permit authorizations to Canada, the Vector Institute may only be able to offer in-person internships to individuals who already hold the required work permit.

Questions about research internships? Email us

Apply to Vector’s Research Internship Program

Application Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Details

Application Details

Letters of Recommendation

Research Areas of Interest

Faculty Supervisor

Voluntary Self-Identification

Application Sharing

What happens next