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Researcher Intake — Cycle 2026.1

We welcome applications from motivated undergraduate engineers. All submissions undergo private review by the Research Council and are subject to strict data protection standards.

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1. Applicant Details

Full Name *

University Seat Number (USN) *

Email Address *

Current Semester *

Cumulative GPA (out of 10.0)

2. Track Selection & Background

Preferred Research Pod *

GitHub Profile URL

Portfolio / Blog / Notes

Research Motivation & Project Experience *

3. Privacy & Processing Consent

To comply with institutional privacy policies, we require your explicit consent before recording this submission.

I consent to the collection and private processing of my academic details solely for evaluation by the AIAC Research Council. (Mandatory)

I agree to be contacted via email regarding the review status and interview challenge for this cohort. (Mandatory)

Secure Review Guarantee: Applications are stored in an encrypted database accessible exclusively to approved faculty and student reviewers. Submissions are never exposed to public visitors or saved in browser localStorage. Applications are deleted after 180 days.

Intake Process

1. Application Review: Research Council audits background and coursework.
2. 48-Hour Builder Task: Shortlisted applicants receive an empirical replication task or system benchmark.
3. Technical Interview: Discussion with Pod Anchor and Council Lead.
4. Pod Induction: Assigned to an active project for Cycle 2026.1.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students in 2nd through 8th semester
Demonstrated proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust
Basic familiarity with Git and GitHub pull request workflows
Commitment of 8–10 hours per week during the active cycle

Questions?

Reach out directly to the Research Council at research@aiac.example.edu.