IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027 (up To £1,000)

November 6, 2026

IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027 (up to £1,000)

Brief Description

The IX-WAI Early Career Development Grant 2027, administered by the I-X Women in AI Network (IX-WAI), provides financial support of up to £1,000 to help researchers advance their careers. If you are a woman or a non-binary individual currently working in artificial intelligence or looking to break into the discipline, this opportunity helps cover conference registration fees, travel expenses, specialized workshops, tutorials, and vital training sessions. Whether your goal is to present fresh research, forge international professional networks, or sharpen your technical competencies, your next career milestone receives direct backing from an initiative committed to expanding diversity and support across the AI environment.

Name of Host Institution

I-X Women in AI Network (IX-WAI) at Imperial College London

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Open to women and non-binary individuals currently at the Master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral level.
Must be affiliated with Imperial College London and either working in AI or interested in entering the field.
Applicants who have previously been awarded this specific grant are ineligible to apply again.

Selection Focus and Criteria

Your proposed activity must place artificial intelligence at its core, including applications in scientific research and related disciplines. Reviewers look for activities that demonstrate a genuine, measurable impact on your academic or professional trajectory while clearly identifying the exact skills you plan to develop. You will also need to articulate why this exact moment in your career timeline makes the funding necessary and whether alternative funding options exist.

Application Process

The selection process happens in two stages. For the pre-selection stage, you must submit a brief online form containing a fully justified budget detailing expected costs like travel and registration fees, your supervisor or mentor’s departmental F account number for fund transfers, a one-sentence purpose summary, a brief proposal of up to 300 words outlining your plan and motivation, a 100-word career impact description, and your current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Shortlisted applicants will then advance to a 15-minute online interview expected during the final week of January, which features a 5-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of panel questions.

Deadline

January 4, 2027Apply Now

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The funds can cover conference registration fees, workshop fees, travel expenses, and other professional development costs outlined in your approved budget.

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Q: What level of study must applicants be at to qualify?

Applicants must be at the Master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral level while studying or researching at Imperial College London.

Q: What happens after the initial online application form is submitted?