GQS PhD Colloquium

2026 Focus: Machine Learning and Deep Learning

GQS PhD Colloquium

2026 Focus: Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Program Overview

The GQS PhD Colloquium is a three-day gathering of the world’s leading machine learning and deep learning focused PhD students and postdocs who are invited to share their research and exchange ideas with quantitative researchers from Citadel’s Global Quantitative Strategies.

Attendees will also explore the critical applications of deep, rigorous research within GQS, Citadel’s quantitative trading team.

The evenings are reserved for guests to participate in some of New York City’s best dining, entertainment and cultural experiences.

Program Overview

The GQS PhD Colloquium is a three-day gathering of the world’s leading machine learning and deep learning focused PhD students and postdocs who are invited to share their research and exchange ideas with quantitative researchers from Citadel’s Global Quantitative Strategies.

Attendees will also explore the critical applications of deep, rigorous research within GQS, Citadel’s quantitative trading team.

The evenings are reserved for guests to participate in some of New York City’s best dining, entertainment and cultural experiences.

Find Career Opportunities

Participants will meet with GQS quantitative researchers and learn about internship and full-time positions.

Exchange Ideas

Students will be introduced to the cutting-edge work of peers in machine learning and deep learning. GQS researchers will share how their PhD backgrounds enable them to work on the latest advancements in quantitative finance.

Enjoy NYC

This all-expenses-paid event includes travel to and from NYC, top tier accommodations, fine dining events and more!

Find Career Opportunities

Participants will meet with GQS quantitative researchers and learn about internship and full-time positions.

Exchange Ideas

Students will be introduced to the cutting-edge work of peers in machine learning and deep learning. GQS researchers will share how their PhD backgrounds enable them to work on the latest advancements in quantitative finance.

Enjoy NYC

This all-expenses-paid event includes travel to and from NYC, top tier accommodations, fine dining events and more!

Apply for the
GQS PhD Colloquium

Applicants must be PhD students or postdocs, with a specialization in machine learning and/or deep learning
While there is no specified graduation year, preference is given to those who are further along in their academic progress

Apply for the
GQS PhD Colloquium

Applicants must be PhD students or postdocs, with a specialization in machine learning and/or deep learning
While there is no specified graduation year, preference is given to those who are further along in their academic progress

About Global
Quantitative
Strategies

Founded in 2012, Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS) is Citadel’s quantitative investment strategy. We’ve rapidly grown to become one of the firm’s core investment strategies and one of the top quantitative investment teams in the world.

Our agile teams of researchers, engineers and traders develop robust mathematical models and statistical methods to identify investment opportunities with unparalleled depth, breadth and scale.

Explore GQS

About Global
Quantitative
Strategies

Founded in 2012, Global Quantitative Strategies (GQS) is Citadel’s quantitative investment strategy. We’ve rapidly grown to become one of the firm’s core investment strategies and one of the top quantitative investment teams in the world.

Our agile teams of researchers, engineers and traders develop robust mathematical models and statistical methods to identify investment opportunities with unparalleled depth, breadth and scale.

Explore GQS