Please note that applications are now closed.
Key dates
- Call opens: 28 July 2023
- Call closes: 18 September 2023 (at 12:00 midday BST)
- Fellowships start date: March 2024
- Open to: Researchers employed at a UK university or research institute with an interest in data science/AI
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 Fellowships are aimed at established researchers with the potential to be the next generation of world leaders. They have made important contributions to their research area, are likely leading a programme of research, and have significant postdoctoral research experience.
Each Turing Fellow call will focus on priority areas of strategic importance for the Institute which fellows will support and contribute to during their fellowship. Applicants for this call must have knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas:
- Science and Innovation: Environment and Sustainability
- Science and Innovation: Fundamental Research in Data Science and AI
- Build skills for the future
- Driving an informed public conversation
Appendix 1 of the Call Document (see below) provides further information and expands on each of the areas above.
Fellowships will be offered on a two-year unfunded basis. Turing Fellows are proactive in their engagement with the Institute and receive benefits that being part of the Turing’s vibrant, interdisciplinary and collaborative research community brings in exchange for notable contributions to the Institute’s goals and successes. All fellowships will commence in January 2024.
The Institute is committed to building a diverse network of fellows and we encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
“We are excited to invite applications from individuals across the UK with outstanding research profiles to become Turing Fellows at the Institute. Turing Fellows are going to be critical in the delivery of our strategic goals – namely our Science and Innovation priorities, building skills for the future, and driving an informed public conversation – particularly those committed to our focus on driving the scientific advances that address the Institute’s Grand Challenges”.
Professor Mark Girolami, Chief Scientist, The Alan Turing Institute
How to apply
Applicants wishing to apply must complete the following steps:
- Read the Turing Fellow Call Document which includes the eligibility criteria.
- Complete and submit an application by Monday 18 September 2023 at 12:00 midday BST within the Turing’s Flexi-Grant portal. If you have not already done so, all applicants must first register on the system and provide basic details to create a user profile. Applicants may need to register an account and then re-click the application link above to access.
Further information regarding the application process is available in the Call Document.
Related documents
We have produced a Turing Fellow Call 2023 Frequently Asked Questions document that can be used for reference when completing your application.
Testimonials from current Turing Fellows
“It's gratifying that the Turing Fellow brand is respected by the senior industrial/public-sector leaders that I meet. Being a Turing Fellow increases my credibility with them.”
Paul Watson, Newcastle University
“My Turing Fellowship has given me unparalleled opportunities to reach beyond the confines of my discipline and develop multidisciplinary research projects on the topic of AI ethics and governance, with a focus on the data-driven algorithms deployed by justice systems.”
Pamela Ugwudike, University of Southampton
Contacts
Queries should be directed to [email protected].