EPFL AI Center & Swiss AI Initiative 2nd Call for Postdoc Fellowships
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The EPFL AI Center Postdoctoral Fellowship programme, with support from the Swiss AI Initiative, offers outstanding and motivated young researchers the opportunity to work alongside diverse faculty members in advancing AI techniques and expanding their applications across multiple scientific fields. The 2nd call is now open with a deadline for the submission of applications of 3 November 2025 (17:00 CET).
The EPFL AI Center is the hub for AI research at EPFL, spearheading strategic initiatives and research challenges in AI, hosting large-scale projects in collaboration with diverse partners.
Key goals of this Fellowship programme are to:
- Advance cutting-edge AI research;
- Promote ethical AI development ensuring fellows critically evaluate issues such as bias, privacy, and fairness in AI research;
- Prepare for the next generation of leaders in AI;
- Spark interdisciplinary collaboration between the EPFL AI Center’s community.
Applications should be aligned with the activities of the EPFL AI Center or the Swiss AI Initiative.
The deadline for applications is: 3 November 2025 (17:00 CET).
Fellows will work with several laboratories at EPFL and will be granted ample freedom to develop their own research agenda. This will include contributing to and participating in the various community activities and strategic initiatives associated with the EPFL AI Center.
Research topics should be aligned with those covered by the EPFL AI Center or the Swiss AI Initiative and should be developed by considering and mitigating potential societal impacts.
The AI Center Postdoctoral Fellowship programme covers the salary of the postdoctoral fellow. In addition, the Fellow will receive a one-off payment of CHF 5’000 per year to contribute towards spending on research costs and travel to conferences.
The duration of the fellowship is up to two years max.
The call for proposals is now open and applications are encouraged from researchers at the postdoctoral level. Doctoral students in their last year can also apply, but they will need to have completed their PhD degree by the time they start their fellowship project.
Eligibility requirements and the application guidelines can be found on the EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship programme webpage.
How to apply: online application platform
Further information: Please visit the EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme webpage or contact the Research Office ([email protected]).