--- source_url: "https://academy.nebius.com/ai-for-math" title: "AI-Assisted Mathematical Discovery Course for Math Researchers | Nebius Academy" mirrored_at: 2026-08-27T15:37:22.497Z host: academy.nebius.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/academy.nebius.com/ai-for-math" --- > **Original source:** https://academy.nebius.com/ai-for-math Free course London, LIMS Bring AI into your mathematical research to probe ideas, test new directions, and speed up hypothesis exploration. ![Soft blue shape with rounded edges blending into a pink background.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6946e8231bfcc6689199e70a_LinkedIn.webp)![A man with glasses and a beard attentively touching his chin among a seated audience.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6946e822cb96dd8ac56f95aa_Frame%202087332630.webp) Learn from experts Explore maths projects, research papers, and coding tasks in the course created by mathematicians and AI experts. Integrate AI into your research Get expert advice on how to make AI tools and techniques part of your own research workflow. Gain practical skills Build expertise in AI-assisted coding, training and using LLMs, and searching for examples and counterexamples with RL and tools like AlphaEvolve. ## Use AI to support and advance your research ![Man in a black shirt speaking and gesturing with hands in front of a presentation screen and wooden wall.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/694b02f5e27fe1c37a9c277e_1.avif) Learn by doing 14 weeks 140+ hours of lectures and home practice One 3-hour class per week Weekly practical labs  Bi-weekly home assignments Consultations focused on your own research ## Curriculum Module 1 AI-Assisted Coding and Reasoning Running massive math experiments with the help of coding assistants. LLMs as research assistants. Module 2 Training and Using AI Models From linear models to neural networks: when AI models are useful and when they are not; data collection; model training. Module 3 Transformers and LLMs Mathematical data as sequences: from individual formulas to statements and proofs. The use of transformers and LLMs. Module 4 Searching for Examples and Counterexamples Speeding up search in huge search spaces. Algorithm optimization with AlphaEvolve and its open-source analogs. Reinforcement Learning. Learn on GitHub You can go through our learning materials at your own pace on GitHub. We’ll update the repository before the course starts. [ Explore course materials ](https://github.com/Nebius-Academy/ai-in-math-course) Is this course for you? If you are a mathematician or theoretical physicist, comfortable with Python and curious about using AI in your research, this course is a good fit. How to get started We welcome all interested participants and will offer a short self-assessment task before the course starts to help you decide if your Python skills are at the right level. [ Apply now ](#) ## Our experts ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67e16eb180bb6d0148b42af4/69493c22fbcb77cb8e0c136a_Frame%202087332721.avif) Stanislav Fedotov AI Program Lead at Nebius Academy, AI Scientist Stan holds a PhD in Mathematics (Representation and Invariant Theory) and has 12+ years of experience creating top educational courses in math and AI. He recently returned to math research to make new discoveries through AI-assisted experimentation. ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67e16eb180bb6d0148b42af4/697747ae6827ca123c51da54_695e7136739094db0a2679f2_Frame%2020873327192jpg.avif) Anton Plaksin Senior ML Engineer at Nebius With a PhD in Mathematics and 10 years of experience in AI (RL, GenAI, deep learning architectures) and applied mathematics (optimal control, multi-agent systems, PDEs), Anton is now a machine learning researcher. He has 40+ publications in top-tier journals and at A\* conferences. ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67e16eb180bb6d0148b42af4/69774803de0956b11b6d418b_695e71d63814e1c089735f70_Frame%202087332719.avif) Denis Volkhonskiy PhD in Generative AI, Lead AI Engineer Denis holds a PhD in Generative AI and has 10+ years of experience in this field. He co-authored 8 papers with 800+ citations. Over the past 5 years, Denis worked as an AI engineer, developing LLMs and AI agents for coding and other applications. ## We help you turn AI capabilities into innovation As Nebius's education and research arm, Nebius Academy helps professionals and teams apply AI in real workflows and support innovation. ![People engaging in conversation at an indoor social gathering, with a woman smiling and talking to a man wearing glasses.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4ab5db71495b87a820_Frame%202087332632.webp)![Man giving a presentation in a wood-paneled room with an audience facing him and a projection screen to the side.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b96e6b013bc4284c5_Frame%202087332633.webp) 15,000+ learners across Europe the US, and Israel 3,000+ engineers, researchers, and tech leaders in our community ![Three people smiling and posing at a table with coffee in an indoor setting.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4a07e872060ce29df0_Frame%202087332631.webp)![A diverse group of adults sitting closely together in a room, attentively listening or watching something off-camera.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b633534b8045db42c_Frame%202087332634.webp) ![People engaging in conversation at an indoor social gathering, with a woman smiling and talking to a man wearing glasses.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4ab5db71495b87a820_Frame%202087332632.webp)![Man giving a presentation in a wood-paneled room with an audience facing him and a projection screen to the side.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b96e6b013bc4284c5_Frame%202087332633.webp) 15,000+ learners across Europe the US, and Israel 3,000+ engineers, researchers, and tech leaders in our community ![Three people smiling and posing at a table with coffee in an indoor setting.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4a07e872060ce29df0_Frame%202087332631.webp)![A diverse group of adults sitting closely together in a room, attentively listening or watching something off-camera.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b633534b8045db42c_Frame%202087332634.webp) ![People engaging in conversation at an indoor social gathering, with a woman smiling and talking to a man wearing glasses.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4ab5db71495b87a820_Frame%202087332632.webp)![Man giving a presentation in a wood-paneled room with an audience facing him and a projection screen to the side.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b96e6b013bc4284c5_Frame%202087332633.webp) 15,000+ learners across Europe the US, and Israel 3,000+ engineers, researchers, and tech leaders in our community ![Three people smiling and posing at a table with coffee in an indoor setting.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4a07e872060ce29df0_Frame%202087332631.webp)![A diverse group of adults sitting closely together in a room, attentively listening or watching something off-camera.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b633534b8045db42c_Frame%202087332634.webp) ![People engaging in conversation at an indoor social gathering, with a woman smiling and talking to a man wearing glasses.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4ab5db71495b87a820_Frame%202087332632.webp)![Man giving a presentation in a wood-paneled room with an audience facing him and a projection screen to the side.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b96e6b013bc4284c5_Frame%202087332633.webp) 15,000+ learners across Europe the US, and Israel 3,000+ engineers, researchers, and tech leaders in our community ![Three people smiling and posing at a table with coffee in an indoor setting.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4a07e872060ce29df0_Frame%202087332631.webp)![A diverse group of adults sitting closely together in a room, attentively listening or watching something off-camera.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/6964cf4b633534b8045db42c_Frame%202087332634.webp) ## FAQ How does the application process work? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) You can apply online through our website. Before the course starts, you’ll receive a link to an online self-assessment test. It’s not required for admission, but it helps assess your coding skills and see whether the programme is a good fit for you. What level of coding skills is required to enter the programme? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) Python proficiency is a strong prerequisite for the programme. All coding tasks will be in Python. What is the weekly time commitment for this programme? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) The workload is 3 hours per week in class and up to 10 hours per week for home practice. The programme can be combined with work or academic studies. Will the programme help me apply AI in my own research? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) We can’t be sure that AI is directly applicable to your research, but our experts will be open to discussing your projects and sharing guidance and advice. Does the course cover programming in Lean? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) The course doesn’t cover Lean or similar programming languages, mostly due to time constraints. What is the cost of the programme? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) Participation in the programme is free. Where does the programme take place? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) The programme takes place at the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BS. What is Nebius? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) Nebius builds vertically integrated AI infrastructure that accelerates AI innovation globally and at scale. Headquartered in Europe and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius is also the founder of Nebius Academy. Our students can explore Nebius tools, benefit from the company’s AI expertise, and gain from its collaborations with universities and researchers that combine academic depth with industry practice. What is Nebius’s role in AI education? ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/67af0fb7b48edc18a23f4d58/693b30354e7b5b2fbb19c88e_plus.svg) At Nebius, we believe AI should be both powerful and accessible. To support this, we invest in AI education for researchers, developers, and engineers through Nebius Academy. AI for mathematical research is one of the core focus areas of Nebius Academy. Related projects include the AI in Mathematics course, the Laboratory for AI in Mathematics Education at Stevens Institute of Technology, and research collaborations with the California Institute of Technology.