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NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI)
IAIFI Fellowship 2027-2030
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A postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers to foster interdisciplinary collaborations across theoretical physics, experimental physics, astrophysics, and foundational AI.
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- degree PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field by 2027-09-01
- Be a resident of Massachusetts if chosen for the fellowship
- language English language proficiency if coming from outside the United States and requiring a J-1 visa for MIT employment
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- Work primarily in the Boston area
- career stage Early stage of career
- Proposed research should aim to build bridges across disciplines
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Computer science and IT, Natural sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Paid as an MIT postdoctoral salary, currently about 15% above MIT's minimum postdoc salary and reviewed each year, for a three-year fellowship term.
- Duration
- 2-3 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); fellows may also be affiliated with and have work space at Harvard, Northeastern, Tufts, or Boston University.
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Complete and submit the application online. Include a cover letter (no more than 1 page), CV (1–2 pages recommended; longer accepted), statement of research interests (no more than 2 pages), and list of publications. In the application, identify two desired IAIFI faculty mentors from the application list: one from Physics and one from AI. Required
- Ensure exactly three reference letters are submitted online by the reference writers through the application site. Required
- Deadline
- 7 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- Reference letters may be accepted up to one week after the deadline, but their inclusion in the selection committee's review is not guaranteed.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The expected start date is September 1, 2027; alternative start dates may be considered case by case.
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