Before cold-emailing me, please check if your question is answered in the FAQ below. I receive a lot of emails, so unfortunately I can’t reply individually to every message.
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Yes, I’m recruiting 1-2 PhD students in Computer Science at CU Boulder to start in Fall 2026.
I’m looking for students with experience in (1) natural language processing, (2) software engineering or data science, and (3) academic research. My work is interdisciplinary, and I appreciate when students have experience in areas outside of computer science. I also value time spent in industry and/or pursuing other interests outside of academia. Students with non-traditional backgrounds are very welcome to apply.
You need to apply to the CS PhD program at CU Boulder and list me as a potential advisor in the application form. I can also advise and co-advise students in Information Science. Optionally, you can also fill out this form to indicate your interest; but note that you must also apply through the official CU Boulder system.
There is no need to email me. Due to the volume of messages, I will probably not reply. If you have a specific connection or question, then feel free to reach out.
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No, unfortunately, I don’t have time to meet individually with every applicant. I appreciate your interest very much — but for context, I receive at least one request like this per day, and it is simply impossible to respond to, let alone meet with, everyone who reaches out to me.
No, unfortunately, I don’t have time to review all applications and can’t provide any predictions about whether you will be admitted to CU Boulder. If application fees are a burden, check out our various fee waiver programs.
Check out my blog post on this topic. I’ve tried to make this a comprehensive guide to the PhD application process and what it’s like to study at Cornell Information Science (which is where I did my PhD). You might also like to consult this huge list of resources.
I don’t currently have any paid RA positions for undergrad or master’s students. If you’re still interested, please fill out this form. Due to the volume of requests, you are unlikely to receive a response unless I have an opening for you.