AIMS South Africa AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Bursary 2024 – Closing Date: 15 July 2024, Apply Now!

Hey future innovators and AI enthusiasts! Ready to dive deep into cutting-edge research? We’ve got some incredible news for you: the AIMS South Africa AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Bursary is now open! If you’re passionate about using Artificial Intelligence to transform science and engineering, this fully-funded opportunity could be your next big leap.

So, what’s this bursary all about? This is a truly unique opportunity for post-doctoral researchers like you to push the boundaries of AI in science and engineering. This isn’t just any fellowship; it’s a two-part international adventure! You’ll first spend one year as an Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellow at Imperial College, London, starting 1 September 2026. Immediately after, you’ll spend another year at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Muizenberg, Cape Town, from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028. This incredible journey is designed to provide you with an unparalleled platform for innovation, allowing you to conduct impactful research across two continents while building your leadership skills and making significant contributions to the scientific landscape of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. And yes, it’s fully funded!

Who Can Apply?

Think you have what it takes to join this elite program? Here’s what you need to be eligible:

You must hold a PhD (or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline) by 1 September 2027.
Demonstrate potential for leadership qualities in your subject area, for example, by showing initiative on previous research projects.
Possess an outstanding research record commensurate with your experience level. This can be showcased through an exceptional thesis, publications, conference presentations, or even code contributions.
Your proposed research must fall within the exciting and transformative AI in Science research remit.

What Does It Cover?

Beyond the incredible research opportunity, this bursary offers generous support to ensure you can focus entirely on your work:

A competitive salary of R 550,000 for the AIMS South Africa portion.
Flights to and from South Africa are covered.
Meals at AIMS are provided during your stay in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa (for the AIMS portion)
Duration: One year at Imperial College, London (starting Sep 2026), followed immediately by one year at AIMS South Africa (1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028).

How to Apply?

Ready to submit your application? Since this AIMS Fellowship is directly linked with the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship at Imperial College, you’ll need to send a subset of the documents you would prepare for the Imperial College application. Make sure your application is well-prepared and highlights your unique contributions!

Please send the required documents to scholarships@opportunitiesforafricans.com. Here’s what you need to submit:

A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) including all your publications.
Publication Elaboration: A one-page (or less) note outlining your specific contributions to up to three of your most significant papers. This should be clear and understandable for a general scientific reader.
Research Proposal Summary: A one-page (or less) summary of your proposed research, also suitable for a general scientific audience. This section is crucial! It should clearly state the title of your project and powerfully answer how your application of AI will be transformative for your target area of science.
Research Proposal: A more detailed proposal, three pages or less, explaining why and how your proposed research could be transformative for a particular area of science. You can structure this with a background, a few key hypotheses or aims, and work packages.
Kindness Statement: A short, quarter-page (or less) outline of your views on the importance of kindness and collaboration among scientists. Remember, fellows will join a cohort with opportunities for outreach and engagement in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC).

For more detailed information and to review the official guidelines, be sure to visit the official webpage:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AIMS South Africa AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

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