Cohere Labs Open Science Leads

Community Leads are the heart of our programs. They:

• Plan and organize meetings: Set schedules, design agendas, and choose topics.

• Coordinate sessions: Run paper readings, coding workshops, or guest speaker events.

• Manage guest speakers: Handle outreach, scheduling, and event logistics.

• Foster engagement: Keep conversations active and supportive in community channels.

• Shape the community experience: Ensure every session is valuable, welcoming, and interactive.

Learn more about the types of initiatives in our community below! 

Project Leads are the driving force behind Cohere Labs’ Open Science initiatives. They:

• Define and guide research scope: Establish clear objectives and direction for the project.

• Coordinate collaborative efforts: Manage workflows, integrate contributions, and ensure alignment with open science values.

• Oversee research deliverables: Steward the development and open release of research artifacts (e.g., papers, datasets, models, tools, or reports).

• Cultivate inclusivity: Actively welcome and onboard new collaborators, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment.

• Ensure project success: Shape the project’s trajectory, maintain momentum, and deliver outcomes that align with Cohere Labs’ mission.

• Open to all experience levels: Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, your perspective matters.

• Commitment: Volunteer for at least 3 months to help build continuity.

• Program Co-lead: we ask that each program have 2-3 Leads to be the point of contact.

• Realistic workload: Lead at a pace that fits your bandwidth—don’t overcommit.

• Engagement: Participate actively and foster discussion in meetings and channels.

• Collaboration: Work with other leads and community members to create meaningful experiences.

• Demonstrate prior leadership experience, verified by the Cohere Labs Operations team

• Define a clear research scope, approved by the Cohere Labs Research team

• Commit to keeping the project open and collaborative

• Private Discord channel: Connect with other leads and stay updated.

Bi-weekly office hours: Meet with Madeline and Brittawnya for guidance.

• Event support: Help with planning, scheduling, and running events.

• Guest speaker support: Assist with coordinating guest speakers.

• Promotion help: Support in promoting your activities on Cohere Labs social channels.

• Operational resources: Gain increased access to tools and resources.

• Exclusive Leads swag: Receive bi-annual special merchandise.

• Leads socials: Join socials to reflect and connect with others.

• Private Discord channel: Connect with other leads and stay updated.

• Promotion help: Support in promoting your activities on Cohere Labs social channels.

• Operational resources: Gain increased access to tools and resources.

• Leads socials: Join socials to reflect and connect with others.

Project Leads typically take responsibility for some combination of…

• Defining and communicating the project’s scope, goals, and timeline

• Coordinating contributors and maintaining research momentum

• Facilitating a project-specific Discord channel or thread for ongoing discussion

• Hosting project meetings or working sessions (often weekly or biweekly)

We aim to support short-term programming that brings value to our community.  Pop-Up Programs are limited-run, one-off events led by community members and create a temporary space for you to share your insights, skills, or creative perspectives for the benefit of the community.

Examples: 

• NYU Deep Learning Study Group

• ML Summer School