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Apply by Oct. 1 to be a One-U Responsible AI Initiative Faculty Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, or Distinguished Visitor


The University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (One-U RAI) is accepting applications now through October 1 for faculty fellows, postdoctoral fellows, and distinguished visitors who work in at least one of the initiative’s thematic areas: environment, health care and wellness, and teaching and learning.

Faculty Fellows

Each year, One-U RAI names three to five faculty fellows representing some of the U’s top talent in responsible AI from across disciplines. Fellows receive an annual stipend to pursue responsible AI research tied to one or more of the thematic areas. Applications are reviewed annually, with a deadline of October 1, and awards last three years with opportunity for renewal. Read about the first cohort of faculty fellows.

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Postdoctoral Fellows

One-U RAI awards three to five postdoctoral fellowships each year based on project proposals aligned with at least one of the thematic areas. The program covers salary and benefits, including retirement, for two years. Applications are reviewed twice per year, with deadlines of April 1 and October 1. Read about the latest cohort of postdoc fellows.

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Distinguished Visitors

One-U RAI invites one to five prominent visitors from academia, government, or industry each year to stimulate discussion, build collaborations, and advance research around responsible AI. Activities and honorarium are tied to visit length, which could range from a few days to a year. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with deadlines of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Read about distinguished visitors David Danks and Dietram Scheufele.

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Read More About One-U RAI Awardees

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