Become part of the Obvia Student Community!
Since its inception, Obvia has been dedicated to supporting, training, and mentoring the next generation in the field of AI and digital technology’s societal impact. Our network brings together university and college students from diverse institutions, disciplines, and sectors, all committed to exploring the challenges surrounding the development of these emerging artificial intelligence technologies
The student community is essential to the growth of Obvia and the achievement of its mission. That’s why we actively encourage students to get involved in the Observatory’s various scientific activities and contribute to its outreach.
To further strengthen student engagement, Obvia has revamped its offerings to provide a wide range of exclusive benefits and opportunities reserved for its members.
Main advantages
Members of the Obvia student community enjoy several benefits:
- Visibility for your work: Showcase your research projects on Obvia's website and at scientific events.
- Participation within the ecosystem: Get involved in research initiatives and activities organized by Obvia.
- Networking: Expand your network within the research community and Obvia’s partners.
- Research collaborations: Collaborate on research projects and mandates led by Obvia.
- Support for student innovation: Access funding programs to support your student-led initiatives focused on networking and knowledge sharing.
- Stay updated on opportunities: Receive a weekly newsletter every Monday with the latest opportunities, news, and events related to the research community and Obvia’s activities.
Student Initiatives Support Program
New: Obvia launches the first edition of its Student Initiatives Support Program (SISP), which aims to encourage and support the establishment of student initiatives within the research community on the societal impacts of AI and digital technologies.
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How to become a member of the student community?
To become a member of the Obvia student community, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in a university or college (CEGEP).
- Actively participate in a research project aligned with Obvia's mission (including a thesis, dissertation, independent study, or internship project, as well as involvement in a research project as an assistant or research associate).
- Complete the membership application form.
Note: It is no longer required for student members to be supervised or co-supervised by a regular or associate member of Obvia, nor to be involved in its projects and activities.
Important: The student community membership status is valid for the duration of your studies. Members will need to confirm their renewal and update their information annually.
The form is only available in french
For any additional information about the criteria or the membership process, please contact the following address : coordination@obvia.ca