OpenFieldStanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Placements
Interdisciplinary artificial intelligence institute at Stanford bringing together computer scientists, neuroscientists, ethicists, and medical researchers to advance human-centered foundation models and AI safety.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate student in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Engineering with top-tier standing.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English communication fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research contributions in foundation models, AI ethics, cognitive science, or neuro-symbolic AI.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, research statement, and two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded postdoctoral and graduate research fellowships supported by Stanford HAI endowment and national research grants
- Application fee
- Free application directly to HAI
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research placement.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 for collaborative research fellowship cycles
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stanford University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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