International applicants, including Ugandans, need excellent preparation in computer science, physics, engineering, mathematics or a related field and must meet ETH doctoral admission requirements. The relevant master\'s degree must be completed within the programme\'s specified entry timetable.

Doctoral fellows conduct interdisciplinary research across AI foundations, applications and societal implications. Research connects two complementary ETH supervisors.

Benefits
Full-time employment at ETH doctoral salary rates, initially for three years with possible extension subject to progress, interdisciplinary supervision and AI Center research-community activities.

Requirements
CV with publications and awards, motivation and research-interest statement, bachelor\'s and master\'s certificates and transcripts, two-to-five-minute video, and two or three references.

How to apply
Complete the AI Center fellowship application before 16:00 CET. Follow the portal\'s degree-completion and reference instructions; the current FAQ lists 2 November 2026 for references.