Reinforcement Learning Open-Source Fest

Frequently asked questions

• Is RL Open Source Fest considered an internship, a job, or any form of employment?

  No. RL Open Source Fest is an activity that the student performs as an independent developer in collaboration with the real world reinforcement learning team at Microsoft Research, for which they are paid a stipend.

• Can I work on this while doing an internship/working this summer?

  Yes. Think of this as a fun project on the side.

• What is the time commitment?

  As much as you like!

• Where does RL Open Source Fest occur?

  The program occurs entirely online. There is no requirement to travel as part of the program.

• What are the eligibility requirements for participation?

  You must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic institute’s undergraduate, Masters, or PhD program. Check out the application process here.

Additional questions? Feel free to send them to us at RLOSFEST@microsoft.com.