Uniting top talents at the frontier of AI and Biology.

Q&A

• Who can apply?

  The Fellowship is open to ambitious students, early-career researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs working at the frontier of AI and biology. We are looking for diverse profiles, such as experimental biologists, ML engineers, bioinformaticians, computational chemists, and physicists.

• How does selection work?

  Selection happens once per cohort and is competitive. The cohort is capped at twenty Fellows. It starts with a short written application during a four-week open call. Any current Fellow may endorse a candidate. The mentors make the final selection. For the application, we look at your scientific background and projects, published or not, ambition, clarity of purpose, collaborative posture, and how you'd complement the cohort. Credentials matter less than critical thinking ability.

• When are applications open?

  Applications open once a year during a month-long call. On June the 30th, at Singular, the Opening Ceremony will be held for prospect fellows to meet the mentors and learn more about the Fellowship. Attendance is not mandatory but recommended: a live session will also be displayed. The year begins with the Opening Ceremony in late September.

• Is there participation fee?

  No. Participation is free for Fellows. The Fellowship is funded by its sponsors and logos. They will fund events, travel grants, and computing ressources. Being a Fellow costs you nothing but your commitment.

• Where will the Fellowship be located?

  The first chapter of the Fellowship starts in Paris in 2026, and will be extended in London and Stanford through 2028. Each chapter will be anchored at one of the world's densest BioAI ecosystems. Most activities happen in person within your chapter, while a shared workspace, newsletter, and mobility opportunities tie the chapters together. Any Fellow visiting another chapter city is automatically welcomed at local events.

• How much time does it require?

  The commitment is real but designed to fit alongside full-time study or work. Fellows must attend at least 70% of chapter events each semester, consisting in monthly touchpoints such as paperclubs, informal gatherings, and mentor sessions. They will contribute to at least one collective initiative, and carry an independent research project across the year, culminating in a shareable output (preprint, code, write-up).

• What happens after the year?

  The opportunity doesn't stop there. After completing the year, you become an Alumni Fellow with permanent access to the network across all three chapters. If you renew for a second year, you will become a Senior Fellow, eligible to join the Admissions Committee. The long-term aim is for the Fellowship to carry the same significance as an EF fellowship or a Fulbright grant in the BioAI world.

• Can I apply from outside Paris?

  Yes, applications are open internationally, and we actively want a geographically diverse cohort. However, the 2026 cohort will be based in Paris, and experience is largely in person, built around chapter events and gatherings, so you should be able to join on a regular basis.

• Do I need a research idea when I apply?

  No. You can come in with a direction you already want to pursue, or join and take ownership of a topic proposed by one of the mentors.

• Can I reapply if I'm not selected?

  Yes. Selection is competitive and each cohort is small, so strong candidates aren't always placed on the first try. You're welcome to apply again in a future cycle, many profiles grow stronger between rounds, and a reapplication is considered as seriously.

• Do fellows have access to datasets or laboratories?

  The Fellowship does not directly provide access to datasets. In line with our commitment to open science, we encourage Fellows to work with open source datasets whenever possible so that results remain reproducible and accessible to the broader community. That said, some projects may require access to private data. In such cases, the Fellowship's network of mentors, pioneers and partners can be mobilized to explore potential collaborations or data sharing agreements. Access to laboratories or experimental facilities is not currently part of the Fellowship offering.

• How much attendance is expected at fellowship events?

  While much of the Fellowship can be pursued remotely, we believe that in-person events play an essential role in building momentum and fostering a strong cohort dynamic. We therefore ask Fellows to attend roughly 70% of these events. Event dates will be discussed with the cohort in advance in order to maximize attendance and accommodate as many Fellows as possible.

• What outcomes do fellows typically pursue during the fellowship?

  We believe it is in the best interest of the Fellowship and the Fellows for their work to be recognized in the academic world. The primary goal of the Fellowship is to contribute to open science through outputs such as scientific publications, open weight models, open datasets and other openly accessible research artifacts. We're also open to projects evolving into entrepreneurial ventures where that path makes sense. In such cases, Singular, which co-designed the Fellowship, can help bridge science and entrepreneurship, from company-building fundamentals to relevant introductions and exposure to world-class entrepreneurs.