Ai2 Young Investigators Program Grant

Ai2 Young Investigators Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Allen Institute For Artificial Intelligence
Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Summary

The Ai2 Young Investigators Program offers postdoctoral researchers the chance to engage in impactful AI research while balancing collaborative projects at Ai2. Founded by Paul Allen, Ai2 is a Seattle-based non-profit committed to advancing AI for real-world applications. With flexible start dates, dedicated mentorship, and access to extensive resources, this program is designed for candidates nearing completion of their PhD or who already possess one, welcoming international applicants and providing support with visas.

Overview

About us We’re Ai2 We are a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond. Our mission Building breakthrough
AI to solve the world’s
biggest problems. Young Investigators Program Young Investigators is a postdoctoral program at Ai2 offering unique benefits. The program will enable you to balance working collaboratively on Ai2 projects while pursuing your own research. Program Details Duration: 1-3 yearsStart Date: Flexible Benefits Dedicated Ai2 mentor: Mentorship in research, grant writing, and moreGenerous travel budgetAi2 provides support for obtaining a visa through its immigration attorney and pays the necessary expensesAccess to Ai2’s data, compute infrastructure, and other resources as neededNo grant writing, teaching, or administrative responsibilitiesPotential for a $100K research funding from Ai2 after completion (based on proposal)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. YI Program candidates are within one year of completing their PhD, or already have a PhD.On-site requirements vary by position and team, but most roles require being local to our Seattle office.We welcome international candidates and sponsor a variety of visas and work authorizations.