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Becoming an AI Researcher:
Practical Advice for Graduate Students

By Stefano V. Albrecht

Published by Cambridge University Press, November 2026

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About the Book

Becoming an AI Researcher: Practical Advice for Graduate Students is a practical guide for current and aspiring graduate students in artificial intelligence and related fields. It provides advice on navigating the PhD process, conducting research, and preparing for a career in AI.

About the Author

Stefano V. Albrecht is a leading AI researcher and recipient of research fellowships from the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He has advised numerous PhD students and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of AI researchers. He is co-author of the MIT Press textbook Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning: Foundations and Modern Approaches, which is now widely used in universities.

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Stefano V. Albrecht. Becoming an AI Researcher: Practical Advice for Graduate Students. Cambridge University Press, 2026. 

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