Research Cohort Season 2

Build Real Quant Models in 90 Days

AQUA's Quantitative Finance Research Cohort Season 2 is a 3-month intensive program designed for students who want to move from zero to real quantitative finance work with direct guidance from industry professionals and experienced quants.

This is not a typical course. It is a mentorship-driven, outcome-focused cohort built for careers in quant trading, financial research, and top-tier finance firms.

Start Date

14 April

Format

Live

Interactive weekend sessions

Duration

3 Months

Season 1 Outcomes

Proof of Outcomes

Research Cohort Season 1 already saw students recruited at top quant and investment banking firms.

Squarepoint Capital
JP Morgan Chase
Barclays
iRage Capital

Why It Matters

Season 2 is designed to expand that momentum with better mentorship, real project work, and stronger career alignment.

Why This Cohort Stands Out

Learn quantitative finance from the ground up with structured progression

Personalized mentorship from IIT-IIM alumni, industry professionals, and experienced quants

Dedicated doubt-solving sessions and individual guidance throughout the program

Monthly masterclasses with professionals from leading global finance firms

Work on a capstone project that mirrors real-world quant problems

Receive a 3-month internship certificate from AQUA

Co-certification from the finance and quant cells of top IITs

Training aligned with real hiring expectations in quant and finance roles

Program Snapshot

Duration

3 Months

Intensive, mentorship-driven format

Start Date

14 April

Season 2 launches this April

Format

Live Sessions

Interactive weekend schedule for students

Includes

Assignments + Project

Problem-solving, mentorship calls, and internship certificate

Who Should Apply

Quantitative Finance Enthusiasts

Trading and Financial Research Enthusiasts

Breaking into top finance and quant firms

Outcome Focus

Quant trading fundamentals
Financial research thinking
Model-building exposure
Capstone project execution
Mentorship and interview readiness
Portfolio-oriented outcomes

Fee Structure

Clear, Student-Friendly Pricing

Cohort Access

Partner Institute Students

Rs. 5,000 + GST (18%)

Applicable to current students from partner institutes

Cohort Access

Other Students

Rs. 6,000 + GST (18%)

Applicable to all non-partner institute applicants

Important Note

Please locate your institute in the attached file titled Partner Institutions.pdf to verify partner eligibility. The discount is not applicable to alumni of partner institutes.

How Selection Works

1

Fill the registration form.

2

Applications are reviewed to keep the cohort limited and personalized.

3

Selected students receive the final enrollment link by 13th April.

Cohort Access

The cohort is intentionally kept limited for better personalized interaction and mentorship quality.

Apply Here

Form + QR Access

Cohort QR Code

Scan the QR code or use the direct Google Form link to complete registration.

Open Google FormRegistration FormCohort Brochure