How to Become an AI Researcher in 2025?

Anudeep Mahavadi

Begin with Solid Foundations : Excel in mathematics basics such as linear algebra, calculus, and probability to ensure success in AI research

Acquire Programming Languages : Learn Python first; it is a requirement for developing and testing AI models

Familiarize Yourself with Basic AI Concepts : Learn about machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and natural language processing in depth

Get a Relevant Degree : Follow computer science, data science, or AI-specific programs from established universities or sites

Learn Online AI Courses : Join free or paid courses from sites such as Coursera, edX, or DeepLearning.AI

Develop Hands-On Projects : Develop actual AI applications — image recognition, chatbots, or predictive models to get hands-on experience

Open Source Contribution : Participate in GitHub projects, Kaggle competitions, or research groups to work and get discovered

Read Research Papers regularly : Keep yourself updated with arXiv, Google Scholar, and AI conferences such as NeurIPS or ICML

Target Internships or Research Positions : Get applied in AI labs, startups, or institutions to get industry-level research exposure

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