WSAI Fellowships at IIT Madras: Postdoctoral and Post-Baccalaureate Research Opportunities in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT Madras offers fellowship opportunities for researchers, graduates, postgraduates, and women to advance careers in Data Science and AI.

Overview
The Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (WSAI) at IIT Madras provides interdisciplinary research fellowship opportunities for talented professionals. The school aims to develop scientific talent while creating an environment where fellows can pursue meaningful research and build long-term academic and professional careers. The featured tracks include the Post Doctoral Fellowship, the Post Bacc Fellowship, and the Women Post Bacc Fellowship Program.
Eligibility
- WSAI Post Doctoral Fellowship: Applicants must hold a PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or allied application domains.
- WSAI Post Bacc Fellowship: Applicants must hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant area and be under 27 years of age.
- WSAI Post Bacc-W Fellowship Program: Exclusively for women holding a four-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant area, with applicants under 28 years of age encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Postdoctoral Support: A monthly stipend of INR 1 lakh, along with additional research and travel allowances.
- Computing Infrastructure: Access to state-of-the-art CPU and GPU high-performance computing resources.
- Research & Publishing: Opportunities to work with leading faculty, develop independent research lines, and publish in top journals and conferences.
- Conference Funding: Fully funded trips to national conferences every year for Post Bacc participants.
- Additional Perks: Potential course credits at IIT Madras and networking opportunities such as major women-in-computing events.
How to Apply
Candidates should select the specific fellowship programme that aligns with their academic qualifications and career stage. Applications must be submitted through the designated online application forms provided by WSAI.
Deadline
No specific deadline is stated on the provided WSAI fellowship information. Applicants should consult the official fellowship application pages for the current status.
