Meet the NextGen scholars: Mar

Welcome back to Meet the Scholars – a blog series celebrating the talented students supported by G-Research scholarships. These awards form a key part of our NextGen initiative, which is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of researchers in STEM and AI/Machine learning (ML).

These stories spotlight the individuals driving the future of research: their academic journeys, areas of focus and what the opportunity means to them. In this edition, we meet Mar, who is pursuing a PhD in computer science at the University of Cambridge.

From curiosity to contribution

The G-Research Scholarship enabled Mar to take the next step – pursuing a PhD focused on the theoretical foundations of learning and reasoning in modern AI systems, particularly through the lens of information theory and probabilistic modelling.

“I’d love to dive deeper into how reasoning emerges in deep learning models and how certain mathematical signals can be used to understand, predict and improve their behavior.”

Mar describes her research philosophy in one word: “perseverance”.

“Research is rarely smooth, and most progress comes from trying, failing and trying again.”

Opening Doors Through NextGen

For Mar, the G-Research Scholarship is more than financial support – it’s an opportunity to explore how advanced research connects with real-world challenges.

“I’m excited about the combination of support and real-world exposure the programme offers. Beyond funding, I value the career guidance and the opportunity to see how advanced research translates into industry. I’m especially looking forward to exploring practical applications for my theoretical work.”