Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

NUS is one of nine leading universities selected to join the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, a programme of Schmidt Futures. Launched on 26 October 2022, this Fellowship aims to enhance discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that helps to bring together networks of talented people to prove their ideas and solve pressing issues in science and society.

The Fellowship seeks to support postdoctoral talents in their research who are incorporating AI techniques into the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematical science. It will also provide access to AI tools and training to the experts at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Read more about the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship here.


PAST AWARDEES

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ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicants must be within 3 years of having obtained PhD degree or equivalent degree in non-computer science areas.
  • Excellent academic records and research potential.
  • Applicant is required to submit a thoughtful and realistic inter-disciplinary research proposal. Only research on applying AI techniques to engineering, natural sciences and mathematical sciences will be supported.
  • Applicants are required to identify a potential project mentor (i.e. a NUS academic faculty member), who can provide access to valuable academic and career guidance.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The fellowship will be tenable for up to two (2) years with an attractive remuneration package.
  • Awardees will be required to take at least one AI module every year during the fellowship.
  • Awardees are required to submit an annual progress report to the University and Schmidt Futures, stating their progress, results and contributions.
  • Awardees are required to attend conferences/workshops/seminars organized by the host University and Schmidt Futures to present their research and avail themselves as a fellowship alumnus.


APPLICATION PROCESS

  • The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024-2025 Call for Application is currently open.
  • Candidates interested to apply for the scheme are required to contact their potential project mentor (i.e. a NUS academic faculty member) and work with the potential mentor in submitting their application package. Please check with the project mentor for internal deadline.
  • Each applicant is required to submit the complete application form (Download Template) with the following supporting documents:
    1. A 2-page research proposal (Section 7 (i) on application form)
    2. Comprehensive CV (with full publication list)
    3. Official Doctorate transcript or Degree Certificate in English
    4. Confirmation from NUS faculty member who is agreeable to be the applicant’s project mentor.
    5. Two reference letters (one must be from PhD Supervisor)
    6. Three most relevant/outstanding publications (in PDF) and any other supporting documents (scanned copy)


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