Persistence Research Lab

Where Curiosity Meets Collaboration

A volunteer-based AI/ML research lab dedicated to training and mentoring beginners and freshers in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Join our community of passionate researchers and contribute to cutting-edge research projects.

No Entry Fee

Completely free training and mentorship for all accepted candidates. No hidden costs, no subscription fees - just pure learning opportunities.

100% Free

Expert Mentorship

Learn from experienced researchers and industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and guiding your growth.

1-on-1 Support

Real Research

Work on genuine research projects with potential for publication. Contribute to cutting-edge AI/ML research that makes a real impact.

Publication Ready

About Us

Our Mission

To democratize AI/ML education and research by providing free, high-quality training and mentorship to aspiring researchers, regardless of their background or financial situation.

Our Vision

To build a global community of passionate AI/ML researchers who collaborate, innovate, and contribute to advancing the field of artificial intelligence for the betterment of society.

Our Values

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Accessibility

Making quality AI/ML education available to everyone

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Collaboration

Fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing

Excellence

Maintaining high standards in research and education

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Innovation

Encouraging creative thinking and novel approaches

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Mentorship

Supporting the growth and development of each member

Team Persistence & BeyondSmile Success

Our lab was founded after the remarkable success of Team Persistence in the BeyondSmile challenge, where our innovative approach to emotion recognition and affective computing achieved breakthrough results. This victory demonstrated our commitment to practical, impactful research and inspired us to create a platform for nurturing the next generation of AI researchers.

🏆 BeyondSmile Challenge Winner

Join Us

How to Join

1

Submit Application

Fill out our application form with your background and motivation

2

Motivation Interview

Participate in a motivation-based interview to assess your passion and commitment

3

Onboarding

Complete orientation and begin your journey as a volunteer researcher

What We Look For

  • Genuine passion for AI/ML research
  • Commitment to learning and growth
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Basic programming knowledge (preferred but not required)

What You'll Get

  • Free comprehensive training program
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Hands-on research experience
  • Publication opportunities
  • Global research community access

Time Commitment

  • 10-15 hours per week minimum
  • Flexible scheduling around your availability
  • 6-month minimum commitment
  • Optional extension based on performance

Training & Mentorship

Comprehensive Learning Program

Our structured curriculum combines live interactive sessions with self-paced learning, ensuring you develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in AI/ML research.

Curriculum Outline

Python Programming

  • Python fundamentals and best practices
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Scientific computing with NumPy, Pandas

Machine Learning

  • ML fundamentals and theory
  • Supervised and unsupervised learning
  • Deep learning with TensorFlow/PyTorch
  • Model evaluation and optimization

Version Control & Collaboration

  • Git fundamentals and workflows
  • GitHub collaboration
  • Code review processes
  • Documentation best practices

Research & Writing

  • Research methodology
  • Academic paper writing
  • Literature review techniques
  • Presentation and communication skills

Learning Format

Live Sessions

Interactive workshops, lectures, and Q&A sessions with expert mentors

Self-Paced Learning

Flexible study materials, assignments, and projects you can complete at your own pace

Hands-on Projects

Real-world research projects to apply your learning and build your portfolio

Research Areas

Affective Computing

Developing systems that can recognize, interpret, and respond to human emotions through various modalities including facial expressions, voice, and physiological signals.

Bi-LSTM Networks

Advancing bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory networks for improved sequence modeling in natural language processing and time series analysis.

Federated Learning

Exploring decentralized machine learning approaches that enable model training across distributed datasets while preserving privacy and security.

Computer Vision

Developing advanced image and video analysis techniques for object detection, recognition, and scene understanding applications.

Natural Language Processing

Creating intelligent systems for text understanding, generation, and multilingual processing with focus on real-world applications.

Reinforcement Learning

Investigating autonomous decision-making systems and their applications in robotics, gaming, and optimization problems.

Research Projects

Our ongoing and completed research projects span various domains of AI and ML, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications.

Our Team

Meet the passionate researchers, mentors, and contributors who make PRL a thriving research community.

Contact Us

Get in Touch

Ready to join our research community or have questions about our programs? We'd love to hear from you!

Email: contact@persistenceresearchlab.org

Response Time: Within 48 hours