The prestigious Hi! PARIS Center is now accepting applications for its 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, offering exceptional early-career researchers the opportunity to advance their work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics. This fully funded program is open to scholars from around the globe and is jointly led by Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) and HEC Paris, with collaborative support from Inria, CNRS, and Université de Technologie de Troyes under the France 2030 initiative.
About Hi! PARIS
Founded in 2020, Hi! PARIS has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse for multidisciplinary AI and Data Science research. As an “IA Cluster” funded within the national France 2030 strategy, the center draws strength from academia, industry, and government, supported by major corporate partners like L’Oréal, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, VINCI, and Schneider Electric.
Fellowship Benefits
- Duration: Initial 12-month fellowship, renewable for another 12 months
- Host Institutions: Research will be conducted within one of the research labs at IP Paris or HEC Paris
- Participation: Fellows will engage in academic activities such as workshops, research seminars, conferences, and innovation meetups
- Funding: Full support covering research engagement and living expenses (exact financial details upon selection)
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2025 Hi! PARIS Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants must:
- Have defended, or be scheduled to defend, their PhD between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2025
- Secure a mentor from either IP Paris or HEC Paris
- Propose a high-quality research project in alignment with Hi! PARIS scientific domains
Apply: https://www.hi-paris.fr/open-calls/
PDF: https://www.hi-paris.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hi-PARIS-CALL_2025_Postdoctoral_Fellowships.pdf
Application Timeline
The application process for the Hi! PARIS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 officially opened on April 15, 2025. Interested candidates must submit their complete application package no later than June 6, 2025, by 12:00 PM (Paris time).
The results of the competitive selection process will be communicated to applicants on July 11, 2025. Selected fellows will begin their appointments between September and November 2025, depending on individual arrangements with their host institutions.
