PROGRAM OVERVIEW
University: University of Toronto
Program: Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Degree Level: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Funding: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
Study Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Application Deadline: October 8, 2026
About the University of Toronto Postdoctoral Fellowship
The University of Toronto is inviting applications from talented researchers worldwide for the 2027 Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship.
The fellowship supports early-career researchers working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the natural sciences, with opportunities across areas including engineering, mathematics, computing, and other natural science disciplines.
The program is designed to help researchers develop innovative AI approaches and apply them to important scientific research challenges.
Fellowship Benefits
The University of Toronto Postdoctoral Fellowship provides:
- CAD $85,000 annual salary
- Comprehensive benefits as part of the fellowship package
- Support for research and professional development
- A 2-year postdoctoral appointment
- Opportunity to conduct research at the University of Toronto
- Opportunities to work at the intersection of AI and scientific research
Available Research Fields
Applicants may come from eligible natural science and engineering disciplines, including:
- Applied Science
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Earth Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Other eligible Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) fields
The program particularly supports research involving the application of AI techniques to scientific problems.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Form
- Research Proposal – 3 pages
- Bibliography – 1 page
- AI in Science Training Plan – 1 page
- Candidate Statement – 2 pages
- Significance of Leadership Contributions – 1 page
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two confidential letters of reference – up to 2 pages each
- Supervision Letter
Applicants should carefully follow the program’s formatting and submission requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated research and academic leadership
- Strong potential for success in their proposed research field
- Strong collaboration between the applicant, supervisor(s), and academic research environment
- A research project with potential to effectively apply AI research techniques
- A doctoral degree must have been completed by January 1, 2022, at the latest, according to the stated eligibility requirement
- International applicants must complete their PhD before the fellowship start date
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents must complete their PhD within six months of starting the fellowship
- Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in an eligible Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) field, such as mathematics or computer science
- The applicant must be eligible for a full-time appointment at the University of Toronto
- Where required, a co-supervisor with AI expertise may be necessary if the primary supervisor is new to the field
- Applicants cannot simultaneously hold another postdoctoral fellowship under the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science program
Fellowship Duration
2 Years
The fellowship provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to conduct advanced research at the University of Toronto while developing expertise in the application of artificial intelligence to scientific research.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the official University of Toronto fellowship application portal.
Applicants should review the official eligibility requirements, application instructions, required documents, and supervisor requirements before submitting their application.
Application Deadline
October 8, 2026
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