Summary: The University of Toronto invites applications for the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship. This program supports innovative research projects leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in the natural sciences and engineering, aimed at cultivating a community of interdisciplinary leaders.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto, Canada
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Value | $85,000 CDN/year salary plus $11,000 CDN/year for benefits |
| Award Start Date | Between May 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Application Deadline | October 8, 2025 (5 PM EST) |
| Adjudication Meeting | November 2025 |
| Notifications | January 2026 |
Research Area
Artificial Intelligence applications in Natural Sciences and Engineering.
Location
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed PhD in natural sciences or engineering no earlier than January 1, 2023.
- Must not hold another Postdoctoral Fellowship concurrently.
- Strong academic background, leadership potential, and synergy with the supervisory team.
- International candidates must have PhD before the award start date; Canadian citizens and permanent residents must complete their PhD within six months of the start date.
- Secure a supervisor(s) with full-time budgetary tenure-stream appointment or status-only appointment at U of T.
Job Description
The selected fellow will:
- Conduct cutting-edge research employing AI methodologies to address significant questions in the natural sciences or engineering.
- Collaborate with a primary supervisor and co-supervisor to advance interdisciplinary projects.
- Participate in training programs to enhance AI and computational skills.
How to Apply
- Submit application materials by email to the Schmidt Futures Program Manager at schmidtfutures@utoronto.ca with the subject line:
APPLICANT NAME: SCHMIDT FELLOWS PDF APPLICATION. - Include the following components in a single PDF file:
- Application Form
- Research Proposal (3 pages max)
- Bibliography (1 page max)
- AI in Science Training Plan (1 page max)
- Candidate Statement (2 pages max)
- Significance of Leadership Contributions (1 page max)
- Applicant’s CV
- Two confidential letters of reference
Last Date for Apply
October 8, 2025 (5 PM EST)
Join us to push the frontiers of research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the natural sciences.
