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.
Expert Mentorship
Learn from experienced researchers and industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and guiding your growth.
Real Research
Work on genuine research projects with potential for publication. Contribute to cutting-edge AI/ML research that makes a real impact.
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
Making quality AI/ML education available to everyone
Fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing
Maintaining high standards in research and education
Encouraging creative thinking and novel approaches
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.
Join Us
How to Join
Submit Application
Fill out our application form with your background and motivation
Motivation Interview
Participate in a motivation-based interview to assess your passion and commitment
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
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
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