Bodossaki Foundation – Greeks in AI Visiting Fellowship
Supporting outstanding doctoral researchers to pursue high-impact AI research through international collaboration.
Program Overview
The Fellowship supports doctoral researchers based at Greek universities who seek to undertake a high-value research visit at a leading host institution abroad. The aim is to strengthen international collaboration, advance ambitious AI research, and create lasting links between the Greek research ecosystem and top global labs.
Fellowship at a Glance
Call opens 1 May. Application deadline: 15 June.
Eligibility
- •Applicants must be PhD researchers registered at a Greek university or research center.
- •Applicants must be in an active stage of doctoral research.
- •Applicants must have secured an invitation or acceptance letter from a host institution abroad.
- •Applicants must be of Greek nationality or descent.
- •The research visit must be completed before the applicant's 35th birthday.
- •Applicants must lack the financial means to self-fund the visit and will be required to sign a declaration to confirm this.
Funding
The fellowship provides up to €16,000, in line with the Bodossaki Foundation's Visiting Researchers Scholarship Programme. The award covers travel, accommodation, and research-related expenses:
- •€2,500 / month for visits to universities in the USA or Canada
- •€2,000 / month for visits to universities in other countries
- •€1,000 one-time relocation and travel allowance
Submission & Key Deadlines
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file in Greek or English.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1 May | Call opens |
| 15 June | Application deadline |
| June | Administrative eligibility check and expert review |
| July | Finalist presentations at Greeks in AI PhD Workshop; final selection and notification of fellows |
| Sep 2026 – Jun 2027 | Indicative window for research visits |
Review Process
All eligible applications will be evaluated jointly by Greeks in AI and the Bodossaki Foundation through a merit-based review process, considering both scientific quality and the strategic value of the proposed international visit.
- •Stage 1: administrative and eligibility screening
- •Stage 2: academic review of the application package
- •Stage 3: final selection based on overall quality, fit, and expected impact
Full Call & Application Details
For the complete fellowship description, including the application package, evaluation criteria, visit timeline, and fellow responsibilities, see the full call document.