Language Interaction Lab

PhD Students

Tal is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027. He’s looking for hard-working and curious students excited about human-AI interaction. Some topics he’s currently thinking about: personalization, real-world AI evaluations, continuous learning, and small language models. Take a look at our lab to get a sense of the work we do.

How to Apply:

• Apply directly through the UIUC CS PhD application portal.
• To ensure your application reaches Tal’s desk, please list his name in the “Faculty Interest” section of the application form AND in your Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Tal will reach out to schedule interviews after the application deadline. Instead of emailing him, please fill out this interest survey.

Undergraduate & Master's Students

We are putting together how we take on undergraduate and master's researchers, along with what to expect once you are here. Details will be on this page by the end of September 2026 — please check back then.