MEnTorEd Opportunities in Research (METEOR), is a postdoctoral fellowship program sponsored by MIT CSAIL to support exceptional researchers in computer science and artificial intelligence and to broaden participation in the field. Fellows conduct cutting-edge research as part of a vibrant community and are hosted by research groups with synergistic scientific interests. The goal of METEOR is to enable outstanding individuals to do research in the lab and prepare for careers in academia or industry. The program also features in-depth opportunities for mentorship from researchers in both CSAIL and industry. Postdoctoral researchers selected are awarded a one-year funded appointment (renewable for a second year.) This is a multi-year program, which is hoped to grow and broaden beyond CSAIL. Participants have the opportunity to attend seminars and receive training on the application process for academic and industrial careers. They participate in group activities with their cohort and the larger lab. There are multiple positions available at this time, and postdoctoral fellows are paired with CSAIL PI mentors.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) or DACA recipients and meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Member of an ethnic or racial group historically underrepresented in graduate education at MIT (Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or other Native Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx)
- Being of a gender or orientation identity historically underrepresented in computer science and artificial intelligence, including women, trans of any gender, or non-binary
- A scholar participating in a fellowship or academic support program vetted by MIT (CSAIL will verify an applicant’s status while pursuing a doctoral degree at a U.S. institution)
- First-generation college students who were the first in their families to graduate from a four-year college or university
- Experiences overcoming significant challenges in their path toward graduate school -- examples include but are not limited to:
- Managing a disability
- Veteran status
- Single parent
- Holding DACA status
- Financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances
Key Dates
- Applications open: November 15, 2022
- Decisions announced: March, 2023
- Program begins: September 1 – December 15, 2023
Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by February 1, 2023. To submit an application, please visit the application portal.
Application Requirements
- Research summary (past research)
- CV
- Letters of recommendation (1-2)
- Representative publications (1-3)
- Area of interest (applicants may indicate the MIT CSAIL PI they are interested in working with, but this is not required)
- Candidates may be asked to give a 30 minute virtual talk about their past research
Questions?
For more information on parental leave and benefits, please review the MIT Family Leave policies. More information about the program is available by viewing frequently asked questions.
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