MAIR Programs
A selective, end-to-end program designed to equip early-stage Moroccan AI researchers with the skills, network, and support they need to thrive in their research journey. Not a one-off event — a structured, long-term commitment.
Bootcamp — May 6 – 10, 2026
Application Deadline — April 30
If you're Moroccan, passionate about AI research, and ready to invest in your growth as a researcher, this program is for you.
The Process
20 spots. Show us your motivation and research direction.
Top 20 profiles chosen for clarity, commitment, and potential.
One week. Six sessions. Everything your PhD won't teach you.
1-on-1 mentor. Private cohort. Monthly group check-ins.
Publish, present, and grow — for as long as you research.
20 spots. Show us your motivation and research direction.
Top 20 profiles chosen for clarity, commitment, and potential.
One week. Six sessions. Everything your PhD won't teach you.
1-on-1 mentor. Private cohort. Monthly group check-ins.
Publish, present, and grow — for as long as you research.
May 6 – May 10, 2026
One week. Six sessions. Everything your PhD program won't teach you.
Wednesday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Research Tools & Workflow
Yasser Benigmim
Essential tools and workflows to organize research, manage papers, write in LaTeX, and ensure reproducibility. Includes how to read papers efficiently and key research terminology.
Thursday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
AI Conferences & Journals
Yassir Bendou
Overview of major AI conferences and rankings, how to choose where to publish, and how the paper submission process works — from peer review to rebuttals and common reasons for rejection.
Friday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Paper Structure & Storytelling — Writing Efficiently as a Researcher
Ziyad Benomar
How to structure a strong research paper, write clear abstracts, and present contributions effectively, along with practical methods for writing efficiently, collaborating with co-authors, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Saturday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Communicating Your Research
Ahmed Zahlane
How to clearly communicate your research to different audiences and navigate collaboration, feedback, and professional relationships during a PhD.
Sunday
19:00 – 20:00 GMT+1
The Researcher Mindset
Amine El Yousfi
Non-technical session exploring the deeper purpose of research, the mindset required to pursue it, and the broader societal role of knowledge creation. Through a sociological lens, the discussion will reflect on what it means to do research as a Moroccan in a global context.
Wednesday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Research Tools & Workflow
Yasser Benigmim
Essential tools and workflows to organize research, manage papers, write in LaTeX, and ensure reproducibility. Includes how to read papers efficiently and key research terminology.
Thursday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
AI Conferences & Journals
Yassir Bendou
Overview of major AI conferences and rankings, how to choose where to publish, and how the paper submission process works — from peer review to rebuttals and common reasons for rejection.
Friday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Paper Structure & Storytelling — Writing Efficiently as a Researcher
Ziyad Benomar
How to structure a strong research paper, write clear abstracts, and present contributions effectively, along with practical methods for writing efficiently, collaborating with co-authors, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Saturday
20:00 – 21:30 GMT+1
Communicating Your Research
Ahmed Zahlane
How to clearly communicate your research to different audiences and navigate collaboration, feedback, and professional relationships during a PhD.
Sunday
19:00 – 20:00 GMT+1
The Researcher Mindset
Amine El Yousfi
Non-technical session exploring the deeper purpose of research, the mindset required to pursue it, and the broader societal role of knowledge creation. Through a sociological lens, the discussion will reflect on what it means to do research as a Moroccan in a global context.
Doing a PhD can be isolating, especially for Moroccan researchers who often lack access to structured mentorship, peer networks, or guidance on navigating the global research landscape. The MAIR Mentorship Program exists to close that gap — not with a single workshop, but with sustained, community-driven support that lasts as long as your research journey does.
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