OpenAI Scholars 2019: Applications open

# OpenAI Scholars 2019: Applications open Source: [https://openai.com/index/openai-scholars-2019/](https://openai.com/index/openai-scholars-2019/) We’re open to*all experience levels and backgrounds*that meet the above criteria—it’s a common myth that you need a PhD to work in AI \(many OpenAI employees don’t have one\)\. We look for people who are comfortable writing software, but no previous machine learning experience is required\. This is a remote program open to anyone with US work authorization located in US timezones\. We ask all Scholars to[document⁠\(opens in a new window\)](https://codedolapo.wordpress.com/2018/09/05/a-final-transformation/)their experiences studying deep learning to hopefully inspire others to join the field too\. You are eligible to apply if: - You are a member of an underrepresented group in science and engineering\. - You have US work authorization and are located in the United States for the duration of the program; We give preference to applicants who can be physically present during the program\. - You understand this article on[calculus⁠\(opens in a new window\)](http://wiki.fast.ai/index.php/Calculus_for_Deep_Learning)and this article on[linear algebra⁠\(opens in a new window\)](https://www.quantstart.com/articles/matrix-algebra-linear-algebra-for-deep-learning-part-2)\. \(It’s fine if you have to brush up on these skills\)\. - You are comfortable programming in Python \(other languages are helpful, but you’ll spend the program writing in Python\)\. We’ll use these criteria for selection: - **Technical skills**\. The stronger your technical background, the more time you’ll spend focusing on the deep learning itself\. - **Self\-motivation**\. We’re looking for people who will work hard through those 3 months, and have demonstrated that they can push themselves to persevere through challenging work\. - **Community building capabilities**\. We want to hear from people who will inspire others \(in the program and externally\) to endeavor to learn deep learning as well\. **Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis\.** *Questions? Email*[*scholars@openai\.com*⁠](mailto:[email protected])