METEOR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

MEnTorEd Opportunities in Research (METEOR) is a postdoctoral fellowship program established by the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in 2020 that now spans MIT through the Schwarzman College of Computing.

The goal of the program is to support exceptional researchers in computer science (CS) 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 interests in CS and AI, particularly in the areas of agentic AI, physical AI, trustworthy computing, and human & AI systems.

METEOR aims to enable outstanding individuals to pursue research and prepare for careers in academia or industry. The program also features in-depth opportunities for mentorship from researchers at MIT.

Program Details & Benefits

  • Each postdoc selected will be awarded a one-year funded appointment (possibly renewable for a second year) and receive research training, mentoring, and guidance from faculty researchers at MIT.
  • All METEOR postdocs will have the opportunity to explore research careers in academia as well as industry through a series of academic workshops. Postdocs will have access to monthly lunches together with postdoctoral scholars across different College programs.
  • Fellows will be awarded a stipend in the range of $73,308 to $90,000 annually, plus MIT benefits. The program will also provide recipients with travel grants for academic conferences and various programmatic activities.

For full consideration, please complete and submit your application by 11:59pm ET on December 1, 2026. 

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Applying to METEOR

Applicants must have received a PhD from a U.S. institution and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • We value the wide range of experiences and perspectives that applicants bring to their academic journeys. We especially encourage applications from individuals whose paths have been shaped by a non-traditional educational background, including through attendance at schools in underserved, under-resourced, urban or rural communities; or who have demonstrated significant academic achievement by overcoming barriers such as economic, social, or educational disadvantage, including factors such as generational wealth, Pell Grant eligibility, qualification for free or reduced lunch, first-generation college attendance, or parent(s) level of education.

All applicants must have completed their PhD by the start of the program.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered equitably, regardless of race or ethnicity.

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.

Please email scc-postdocs@mit.edu with any questions.