Schmidt Sciences · AI · Program format: Fellowship
AI2050 Fellowships
AI2050 is a philanthropic initiative of Schmidt Sciences, conceived and co-chaired by Eric Schmidt and James Manyika, that supports researchers working on hard problems that are critical to get right for AI to benefit society. It names two fellowship types: Senior Fellows, established leaders given a three-year award, and Early Career Fellows, postdoctoral and pre-tenure researchers given a three-year project award. Fellows are chosen through a closed nomination process, and the fellows page says there is no application. The 28 fellows named on 1 October 2026 (22 early career and 6 senior) are supported by up to $16 million over three years, bringing the community to 127 fellows with up to $80 million committed.
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 cohort | Dates not recordedClosed | 28 fellows, up to $16 million over three years | schmidtsciences.org |
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