Thank you for your interest! Submit your Intent to Apply below by March 22, 2026.
BMO Responsible AI Fellowships Intent to Apply form
Overview
| Student level | Graduate (Master's and PhD) - open to students in all McGill faculties |
|---|---|
| Award value | Master's: $27,000 for 12 months, non-renewable PhD: $40,000 per year for two years (totaling $80,000), possibility of renewal |
| Award tenure | Master's: 1-year award PhD: 2-year award |
| Letter of intent submission deadline | March 22, 2026 |
| Application submission deadline | April 12, 2026 |
| Contact | mccais.science [at] mcgill.ca (mccais[dot]science[at]mcgill[dot]ca) |
Eligibility
The student must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate program at McGill University at the master’s or doctoral level within the award Tenure for the competition year
- Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by McGill University, in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent)
- Have two supervisors from different disciplines to provide guidance through their research
Application Process
- Students submit the Intent to Apply form to help inform the review process.
- Students submit their application form.
Selection Process & Criteria
The Selection Committee will review all applications and select the winning research projects based on the following criteria:
- The applicant demonstrates how becoming a BMO Responsible AI Senior Scholar will enhance their own research, and how they can responsibly influence the impact of AI on society
- The applicant demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of their research
- The applicant has a minimum of two supervisors from different Faculties or Departments, and demonstrates how they will guide them throughout their research
- The applicant demonstrates academic excellence through past academic results, transcripts, awards and distinctions
Recipients will be contacted by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the award?
The award is open to full-time, registered McGill graduate students in all faculties.
What is the award value?
The award value is as follows:
Masters: $27,000 for 12 months
PhD: $40,000 per year for two years (totaling $80,000)
What is the award tenure?
The award tenure is as follows:
Masters: 1-year award
PhD: 2-year award
I am the holder of another major award (e.g., FRQ, Triagency). Can I still apply for the BMO Responsible AI Fellowship?
Unfortunately, applicants who hold other major awards will not be considered.
Who can supervise my research project?
Full-time, tenure-track faculty members from McGill University can supervise your project. The supervisors should come from at minimum two different disciplines to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the student research.
I have only identified one supervisor. Can I still submit an Intent to Apply?
The goal of the Intent to Apply application is to help our team best plan our application review process to avoid any conflicts of interest. As such, we ask that you still indicate a potential co-supervisor on the form (i.e. someone who you are planning to ask to co-supervise your work), but it is acceptable if this co-supervisor changes in your final application.
