The Notre Dame Scientific Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Initiative is excited to announce a semester-long Spring 2026 fellowship program for PhD students seeking to newly integrate or deepen the connection between AI and domain research. This prestigious training opportunity will support a cohort of 8-10 fellows who will work with campus mentors and a peer network to advance their research at the intersection of scientific research and AI. We expect the cohort to comprise a mix of experimental and computational researchers at varying levels of experience working with AI in the context of their research projects.
Program Benefits
- Full financial support for the Spring 2026 semester
- Pairing with faculty and technical staff mentors
- Access to dedicated computational resources
- Weekly technical training and office hours
- Participation in affiliated seminars, networking events, and workshops
Program Outcomes
Fellows will develop concrete deliverables such as trained models, custom datasets, automated workflows, or other domain-specific AI integrations aligned with their dissertation research. The program includes structured weekly activities combining individual project work, technical training, and community engagement.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- PhD student in Science or Engineering
- Good academic standing
- No major PhD examinations or core courses scheduled during the fellowship semester
Application materials
- Project proposal (2 pages max; adhering to template)
- Current CV
Key Dates
- Application deadline: December 7, 2025
- Fellowship period: Spring 2026 semester
How to Apply
Questions? Contact: bsavoie2@nd.edu
Originally published at sai.nd.edu.