Register a team – Global Responsible AI League for Students

In 2024 the first GRAILS edition will take place. Seize this incredible opportunity to be part of the inaugural edition and shape the future of the GRAILS competition.

At the moment we are looking for universities (of applied sciences) that are interested in participating. On this page you can find additional information, such as eligibility criteria and the competition handbook.

Registration Form

Alternatively, in case you are interested, but have questions send an email to ai@hr.nl or use the contact form:

Eligibility criteria

All participants must agree to the GRAILS Code of Conduct and the Participant Agreement to be eligible for participation

GRAILS is open to teams composed of individuals who meet the following criteria:

Students: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
Academics and Researchers: Affiliated with a recognized academic or research institution can advise teams.
Independent Innovators: Individuals or groups working independently of an institution, provided they adhere to the competition’s ethical standards and open-source requirements.

Maximum Team Size: Each team is allowed a maximum of twelve (12) members. This ensures manageable team dynamics and equitable distribution of work.
Multidisciplinary Teams: To encourage a holistic approach to AI development, teams are encouraged to include members from diverse academic backgrounds, such as computer science, engineering, social sciences, law, and ethics.
Faculty Advisors: Teams, especially those from academic institutions, are encouraged to have a faculty advisor. The advisor’s role is to provide guidance and ensure the team’s adherence to the competition’s academic standards.

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Diversity & Inclusion

GRAILS is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its community. Teams are encouraged to include members from various demographics, including but not limited to different genders, ethnicities, nationalities, and abilities.

FAQs

What are the judging criteria?

The competition handbook contains a full description of the competition rubric, in short the judging criteria are:

Technical Execution (25 Points): Complexity, innovation, and practical implementation of the AI application.
Ethical Consideration (25 Points): How the project addresses ethical concerns in AI, including transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Impact and Application (20 Points): The potential for real-world application and the societal impact of the project.
Innovation and Creativity (10 Points): Originality of the problem-solving approach and creativity in design and execution.
Presentation (10 Points): Clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation, including the demonstration video.
Documentation and Methodology (10 Points): Quality and thoroughness of the project documentation and adherence to open source and Creative Commons guidelines
Bonus Points: Judges may award up to 10 bonus points for exceptional work that advances the field of responsible AI or demonstrates excellent work on ethics.

Who is behind GRAILS?

GRAILS is organized by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

I’d like to set up a team, how do I do that?

First start a team at your educational institute, by gathering a group of interested people. You can participate either as part of a course or in your own free time. Find a Faculty Advisor that will represent your institution. Next register on this website, develop your responsible AI project and present at the final event.

Can I apply to be a part of the organizing team?

Yes, we are looking for help. We need support in communication, event organization, judging and more. Please send an email to ai@hr.nl

Competition Handbook

Complete overview of the competition structure
Rules and judging rubric
Timeline and Deadlines
Registration process

Download Handbook