AstroAI Fellowship at the Center for Astrophysics
The AstroAI Fellowship supports early-career researchers in innovative AI-driven astrophysics projects, with a focus on exoplanet biosignatures and generative AI models, at the Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA.
Funder: Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Due Dates: No fixed deadline listed; applications open annually—check program page for updates.
Funding Amounts: $83,742/year stipend for two years (renewable for up to three); health and dental benefits included.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in AI-driven astrophysics projects at the Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA.
Key Information: Two fellowships available; strong interdisciplinary and academic freedom focus.
Description
The AstroAI Fellowship at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is designed to advance the integration of artificial intelligence into astrophysical research. The program targets exceptional early-career researchers ready to pursue innovative, self-directed projects at the intersection of AI and astrophysics. Fellows enjoy significant academic freedom to define their research, with special emphasis on biosignature searches in exoplanet atmospheres and the development or application of physical generative AI models that respect fundamental physical principles.
Each Fellow will be co-mentored by experts in both astrophysics and artificial intelligence, ensuring a highly interdisciplinary experience. The program is based at the Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a vibrant hub for astronomical research and innovation.
