Turing Fellows

Introduction

Turing Fellows are the next generation of world leading researchers. They have proven research excellence in data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field, and research interests aligned to the Turing’s Science and Innovation priorities outlined in the Institute Strategy. Turing Fellows are active members of the Turing community, contribute new ideas, and help grow the research capacity of the Institute. They are advocates and ambassadors for the Turing, as well as the broader UK ecosystem, and contribute to the activities at the core of the Institute’s mission. Turing Fellows champion the work of the Institute, particularly regarding equality, diversity and inclusion, promote Turing skills and training opportunities, and uphold and support the Turing Values.

Turing Fellowships have been central to the Institute’s success since they were launched in 2016. Known as Faculty Fellows from 2016-2018 and as Turing Fellows since 2018, the fellowships have been a crucial entry point to the Institute for research talent.

Aim and purpose of Turing Fellowships

Turing Fellowships introduce fresh research talent to the Institute on an annual basis with Fellows encouraged to develop links that continue beyond the lifetime of their fellowship.

The Turing Fellow scheme has two overarching aims:

To grow the data science/AI ecosystem in the UK by supporting, retaining, and developing research talent
To support the growth of the Institute by providing expertise to support our three overarching goals, and underpinning the objectives of our Institute Strategy

How to become a Turing Fellow

We anticipate running calls for new Turing Fellows each spring. When available, calls will be listed on our Research and funding calls webpage. Each Turing Fellow call will focus on priority areas of strategic importance for the Institute which fellows support and contribute to during their fellowship. It is important applicants check the eligibility criteria for each call before starting an application.