AIRC Non-Resident Research Fellowship in AI and Social Sciences 2027
The AI Research Centre (AIRC) at Woxsen University invites early-career researchers to apply for its Non-Resident Research Fellowship. The four-month program supports research on AI and the social sciences. The fellowship is honorary and unpaid, and the deadline is 25 October 2026.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: AI Research Centre, Woxsen University
- Funding: None; the fellowship is honorary and unpaid
- Duration: Four months
- Time Commitment: About eight to ten hours weekly
- Format: Non-resident
- Deadline: 25 October 2026
Focus Areas
- Artificial intelligence and the social sciences
- Work, learning, communication, and decision-making
- Interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research
- Publishable research outputs
About the Fellowship
The fellowship brings early-career researchers into the Centre’s work. Fellows link their own doctoral or postdoctoral research to one of the Centre’s research clusters. They turn their academic work into rigorous, publishable outputs. These outputs aim to serve researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and the public. The program values the methods and critical judgement of the social sciences.
What Fellows Receive
- Institutional affiliation with the AI Research Centre
- Editorial feedback on their research
- Support in producing meaningful research outputs
- The fellowship pays no stipend.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet these requirements:
- A completed MPhil, MS, or research master’s degree, current PhD enrolment, or a completed doctorate
- A background in a field relevant to AI and the social sciences
- At least two published pieces, such as articles, chapters, working papers, or policy briefs
- Publishable written English
- About eight to ten hours weekly for four months
Required Materials
- A research proposal of 1,000 to 1,500 words, with a question, methods, expected contribution, and a four-month work plan
- A statement of purpose of up to 500 words
- A CV of up to three pages, with a publication list
- A published or near-final writing sample, preferably single-authored
- Proof of your degree or PhD enrolment
- Details of one academic referee, preferably your supervisor
How to Apply
Prepare all six items. Then submit them through the online application form before the deadline.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This unpaid fellowship offers affiliation and publication support for early-career researchers. Interested candidates should apply quickly and weigh the unpaid terms before the 25 October 2026 deadline.
