Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI: The Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship program invites early-career researchers to apply AI methodologies to significant research questions in science and engineering. This Fellowship aims to foster collaboration among emerging scientists and promote innovative research.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
- Biological and Biomedical Science (excluding specific disease research)
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Physical Science and Mathematics
Location
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must hold a PhD conferred before the Fellowship start date (August/September 2026) and received after September 1, 2021.
- Open to candidates from any field, provided the proposed work aligns with the scientific domains listed above.
- Candidates may already have a postdoc position.
- Must not have held a tenure-track faculty appointment.
- Deep expertise in either AI methodologies or a domain science discipline, with demonstrated interest in the other.
- Must secure two U-M faculty members to serve as mentors.
Job Description
The Fellow will:
- Conduct transformative research at the intersection of AI and the selected scientific domain.
- Develop a research statement and individualized development plan outlining goals and qualifications.
- Participate actively in the MIDAS research community, attending meetings and engaging in programmatic activities.
- Allocate time for collaboration and professional development while maintaining responsible AI practices.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the following application materials as PDFs:
- CV
- AI Keywords (up to 3)
- Research Tagline (max 8 words)
- Research Blurb (300 words max)
- Research Statement (2 pages max)
- Individualized Development Plan (2 pages max)
- Responsible AI Statement (½ page max)
- Three Best Papers
- Letter of Support from each faculty mentor
- 2-3 References
Submit applications via the online portal by 11:59 PM EST on November 30, 2025.
Last Date to Apply
November 30, 2025
For further details, please contact schmidt-aim@umich.edu or refer to the FAQ page.
