University of Michigan Schmidt AI in Science postdoctoral fellowships 2027
University of Michigan
Two-year salaried postdoctoral fellowships applying AI to science or engineering at Michigan. Candidates need two University of Michigan faculty mentors. Priority deadline: 23 November 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern.
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows Program at the University of Michigan supports researchers using AI methods to tackle significant questions in physical, mathematical, Earth, environmental, engineering or basic biological sciences. Fellows work with an AI mentor and a science mentor and take part in collaborative training at MIDAS. Appointments start in August or September 2027, initially for one year and normally renewable for a second year. This is the programme’s final application cycle at Michigan.
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Benefits
Competitive postdoctoral salary and benefits; the programme FAQ lists USD 81,000 annually for 2026–27, but the 2027 rate is not yet stated. Schmidt Sciences event travel is covered. Mentors fund research space, computing, data access, publication costs, at least two research-conference trips per year and applicable visa fees.
Eligibility summary
The PhD may be in any discipline but must have been awarded after 1 September 2022 and before the August or September 2027 start. Applicants need deep expertise in AI or the proposed science domain and interest in the other. Prior tenure-track-equivalent faculty appointments are excluded. Proposals focused on developing disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment are outside this programme’s scope. Current University of Michigan candidates have additional project and mentor-change rules. No general nationality restriction is stated.
Requirements
Before applying, secure two eligible University of Michigan faculty mentors: one for AI and one for the science domain. Submit through MIDAS InfoReady with both mentor support letters and 2–3 referees. Applicants are expected to work in person at MIDAS for at least half their time.
Documents required
CV; AI keywords and short research tagline; research blurb; two-page research statement; two-page individual development plan; half-page responsible-AI statement; three representative papers; two mentor support letters; and contact details for 2–3 references. See the official application page for exact formats.
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How to submit applications
Official MIDAS 2027 application page and FAQ checked 19 October 2026. 23 November 2026 at 11:59 pm EST is described as a priority deadline with full consideration, not a stated final close. USD 81,000 is the FAQ’s 2026–27 annual salary example; 2027 pay has not been announced.
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