NVIDIA Research is inviting PhD students to apply for the 2027 Research Internship with its AI-Mediated Reality and Interaction (AMRI) research group. The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in embodied artificial intelligence, human-AI interaction, robotics and 4D world modeling while collaborating with one of the world’s leading AI research teams.
The AMRI group develops Interactive Embodied AI systems capable of operating safely, collaboratively and socially in dynamic real-world environments. Research conducted by the team influences NVIDIA technologies including Isaac, Omniverse, NuRec, DLSS, AI4Media and Metropolis, while also driving future product innovation.
About the Internship
The NVIDIA AMRI Research Internship is designed for highly creative and independent doctoral researchers with a strong publication record and expertise in artificial intelligence and computer vision.
Interns will work alongside interdisciplinary researchers on fundamental scientific problems spanning AI, robotics, neural rendering, world models and human behavior understanding. The internship emphasizes both academic excellence and real-world impact, with opportunities to publish research and contribute to technologies that transition from research into NVIDIA products.
Research Areas
Successful interns may contribute to research in areas including:
- Interactive Embodied AI
- Human-AI Interaction
- 4D World Modeling
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- World Models
- Neural Rendering
- Human Behavior Understanding
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The role is particularly suited to PhD researchers interested in advancing state-of-the-art methods that bridge perception, interaction and intelligent autonomous systems.
Internship Responsibilities
Research interns will be expected to lead ambitious research projects while collaborating closely with NVIDIA scientists and engineers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proposing novel research ideas that advance the scientific state of the art and align with NVIDIA’s long-term research priorities.
- Designing, prototyping and evaluating new AI algorithms and models.
- Publishing and patenting research in leading international conferences and journals.
- Participating in technology transfer as research innovations are integrated into NVIDIA products.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams across NVIDIA Research.
The internship encourages independent thinking while providing access to world-class computational resources and mentorship.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should be currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant quantitative or technical discipline, including:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Physics
- Mathematics
Candidates should also demonstrate an outstanding academic research record, particularly through publications at premier AI, computer vision and graphics conferences.
Required Skills
Competitive applicants should possess the following technical qualifications:
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of artificial intelligence and computer vision.
- Experience with distributed deep learning frameworks, particularly PyTorch.
- Excellent programming skills in Python and C++.
- Familiarity with CUDA for GPU computing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of computer graphics is considered an additional advantage but is not mandatory.
Preferred Publication Background
NVIDIA is particularly interested in candidates with publications in top-tier venues such as:
- CVPR
- ICCV
- ECCV
- NeurIPS
- ICLR
- ICML
- SIGGRAPH
A demonstrated history of high-impact research will strengthen an application significantly.
Why Join NVIDIA Research?
NVIDIA Research is recognized globally for pioneering innovations in artificial intelligence, graphics and accelerated computing. The AMRI group offers interns the opportunity to tackle meaningful interdisciplinary challenges while contributing to technologies used across research and industry.
Interns become part of a collaborative environment that values curiosity, creativity and scientific rigor. Beyond publishing influential research, participants have the opportunity to see their ideas evolve into real products used by millions of people worldwide.
How to Apply
Interested PhD students should apply by emailing the AMRI team lead or a relevant research team member directly.
Applicants must use the following email subject line exactly:
Seeking Research Internship 2027
Candidates are encouraged to contact the team member whose research interests most closely align with their own and include relevant application materials highlighting their research experience and publications.
Key Details
- Organization: NVIDIA Research
- Research Group: AI-Mediated Reality and Interaction (AMRI)
- Position: Research Intern 2027
- Level: PhD Internship
- Location: NVIDIA Research
- Fields: AI, Robotics, Computer Vision, Embodied AI and 4D World Modeling
- Required Degree: Current PhD candidate
- Programming: Python, C++, PyTorch and CUDA
- Application Method: Direct email to the team lead or research team member
- Required Email Subject: Seeking Research Internship 2027
The NVIDIA AMRI Research Internship represents an exceptional opportunity for doctoral researchers seeking to advance fundamental AI research while contributing to next-generation intelligent systems with global technological impact.
