AI in Finance Program

Applications for the 2026-2027 AI in Finance Program cohort are now open! Apply here.

• Application Opens: February 20

• Application Deadline: April 6, 11:59pm

• Programming Begins: Fall 2026

This program will have two separate cohorts to provide participants with personalized training depending on whether students have more experience in AI/technology or finance and trading:

• Traders Learning Tech Cohort: this cohort will support students with a finance background and focus on upskilling them in AI and coding.

• Techies Learning Trading Cohort: this cohort will support students with a technical background and focus on upskilling them in trading and finance.

Each group will go through targeted training during the winter quarter in either AI or finance and trading depending on their existing skillset. Both cohorts will come together during the spring quarter to apply their skills towards building an AI-driven portfolio.

The program is open to undergraduate students of all class years. All applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in AI and finance along with academic excellence and curiosity.

In addition, students should meet the below prerequisites for the cohort to which they are applying:

Traders Learning Tech Cohort:

• Demonstrated interest in finance and/or trading

• No coding skills required

Techies Learning Trading Cohort:

• Basic Python coding skills

• No prior finance knowledge required

Members of the AI in Finance cohorts will:

• Receive technical training on leveraging AI in finance and trading.

• Put their knowledge into practice through structured skill-building activities.

• Create a public project portfolio in GitHub to help showcase their skills.

• Connect with industry professionals through networking, site visits, and a trek.

For any questions, please contact Fatima Chughtai at fchughtai@uchicago.edu.