YSDA Visiting Lecturer Program

The program is designed for individuals with demonstrated research output — including high-impact publications, established citation records, or significant contributions to laboratory-driven ML projects.

Engagement may include lectures, seminars, technical workshops, or short‑term courses.

Participation is flexible. Contributions may be delivered online, on‑site, or in hybrid formats. Possible formats range from single lectures to 1—2‑week or semester‑long courses.

The exact duration and format are determined individually to match the fellow’s expertise and availability.

Program support may include:

• Travel and accommodation arrangements
• Visa or relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Honoraria
• Logistical coordination
• Opportunity to work with highly selected, top-performing students
• Support for remote or hybrid participation

Specific arrangements vary by engagement type

Potential lecturers are invited to submit the following materials through the application form:

1. Basic profile: name, affiliation, current position
2. Research profile: a link to your Google Scholar page or an alternative source (e.g., a verified personal page at your home university)
3. Proposed contribution: lecture topic, seminar idea, or research direction you would like to present
4. Preferred engagement format: online, on‑site, or hybrid
5. Proposed duration (for example): single lecture, multi‑day series, 1—2‑weeks

A full CV is welcome but not required; a concise publication list or a Google Scholar link is sufficient

We welcome proposals aligned with YSDA’s core topics:

• Generative Models
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing / LLMs
• Classic ML
• ML Infrastructure
• MLOps
• Reinforcement Learning
• RecSys
• Robotics

Proposals are evaluated holistically. Key factors include:

• Record of contributions in ML/AI or adjacent fields; publications in established venues citation metrics; demonstrated technical depth
• Relevance to the YSDA curriculum
• Potential for meaningful interaction with YSDA students

Support may include travel, accommodation, visa assistance, honoraria, and logistical coordination. The exact package varies by engagement type and duration.

All sessions are conducted in English.

Established professors, early-career researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and industry experts with strong publication records and alignment with YSDA’s research areas of interest.

Yes. Many engagements begin online, with the possibility of expanding into short‑term courses or on‑site visits.

Applications are reviewed based on research strength, proposal quality, and alignment with program priorities.

Please email our program coordinator at kseniantoshko@yandex-team.com.