ADVANCE AI WITH YOUR EXPERTISE
ADVANCE AI WITH YOUR EXPERTISE
ADVANCE AI WITH YOUR EXPERTISE
The Handshake AI program provides students, experts, and professionals the opportunity to train and improve cutting edge AI—no AI experience required.
Join a community of 100K+ students, professionals, and experts from top institutions
How you benefit
Earn competitively for your work
Earn competitively for your work
Up to $100/hr, project dependent
Up to $100/hr, project dependent
Contribute your expertise
Contribute your expertise
Challenge and refine AI models using your domain knowledge
Challenge and refine AI models using your domain knowledge
Build skills and get certified
Build skills and get certified
Collaborate with other experts and gain AI fundamentals certification
Collaborate with other experts and gain AI fundamentals certification
Opportunities
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
"Getting a PhD, it's work, but oftentimes you're still seen as a student. So having this ability to do work with an institution that is leading with AI labs gives a lot of work experience and credibility that will position me well for future opportunities that arise."
Education PhD
Harvard
"I definitely highly value that Handshake is committed to be the better employer with better pay, better educational resources, better personal interactions, and more transparency. I feel like that comes through and I do feel valued here."
Biology PhD
UC San Diego
"Handshake has built a bridge between musicians and the technology world by connecting us with Grammy-nominated specialists, top industry leaders, and innovators in AI. A rare opportunity to share our perspective as musicians and see it shape the future of music and AI."
Master of Arts
Berklee College of Music
“I remember my first task was reviewed by a PhD professional who gave me detailed feedback—‘You need to do this, adjust that’—and just getting that level of critique was a big learning moment for me."
Physics Bachelor
Fordham University
Apply if this is you:
Apply if this is you:
This program is open to US-based bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.
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Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral students (currently enrolled or graduated for any field of study)
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Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral students (currently enrolled or graduated for any field of study)
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Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral students (currently enrolled or graduated for any field of study)
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Able to participate in remote work and partner with leading AI labs—no AI experience required
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Able to participate in remote work and partner with leading AI labs—no AI experience required
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Able to participate in remote work and partner with leading AI labs—no AI experience required
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Excited to contribute your expertise to how AI systems understand key domain concepts
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Excited to contribute your expertise to how AI systems understand key domain concepts
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Excited to contribute your expertise to how AI systems understand key domain concepts
This program is open to US-based Master’s and doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.
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