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NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI)
NSF Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI) Fellowship 2027-2030
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A postdoctoral fellowship designed to foster interdisciplinary, multi-investigator 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, held or expected by 2027-09-01
- If expertise is only in one area, proposed research should aim to build bridges across disciplines
- If chosen, participate in institute life and work primarily in the Boston area; at minimum, be a Massachusett…
- language Applicants coming from outside the United States require English language proficiency to obtain a J-1 visa an…
- Satisfactory background check, including possible verification of findings of misconduct or pending investiga…
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- career stage Researchers at an early stage of their careers
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- STEM
What's covered Salary Range: $71,000 to $90,000; IAIFI Fellows are paid a set …
- Funding details
- Salary Range: $71,000 to $90,000; IAIFI Fellows are paid a set rate within the MIT postdoc salary range
- 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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- In the application, identify two IAIFI faculty mentors from the listed options: one from Physics and one from AI. Required
- Ensure exactly three reference letters are submitted online by the reference writers on the application site. The official programme says letters may be accepted up to one week after the deadline, but their inclusion in review is not guaranteed. Required
- Submit the cover letter, CV, research statement, publication list, and exactly three reference letters online through the application portal. The portal states that the deadline has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. Required
- Deadline
- Closed
- 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
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