Seed STEMFellows Program

The Seed STEM Fellows Program invites 100 outstanding researchers from the forefront of scientific innovation to collaborate with the Seed team on real-world research challenges. Together, we aim to accelerate scientific discovery with AI and advance the frontier of AI intelligence.

Ideal candidates

Hold a Ph.D. in a STEM-related field, be currently enrolled in one, or demonstrate an equivalent level of research expertise.
Deep academic expertise and a thorough understanding of one or more STEM disciplines.
A strong interest in accelerating scientific discovery with AI, a firm belief in its potential, and the ability to clearly assess both the value of AI applications and its current capabilities and limitations within your field.
Extensive use of AI as a productivity tool in day-to-day research, with proficiency in programming.

What you'll get

As part of the program, you will have access to

Abundant compute resources, enabling collaborative, large-scale frontier research.
Collaboration with a dedicated AI research team to drive more creative scientific exploration.
Industry-leading competitive compensation that fully recognizes the value of your research expertise and contributions.

Application guide

Contact Email

Participation options

We offer the following two participation options, inviting you to work closely with the Seed team on-site. The first cohort is expected to run for approximately 6 months.

Scientific Advisor: Scholars affiliated with academic institutions or senior experts in industry with expertise in STEM-related fields.
Ph.D. Intern: Current Ph.D. students in STEM-related fields who have a strong interest in exploring frontier problems in AI.

Application materials

Seed STEM Fellows Program Application Form
A brief statementPlease describe 1–2 key challenges in your field that you are most interested in addressing, as well as how you use AI in your research.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)Including 1–2 representative publications.
Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Contact EmailContact us at SeedSTEM@bytedance.com.

Participation options

We offer the following two participation options, inviting you to work closely with the Seed team on-site. The first cohort is expected to run for approximately 6 months.

Scientific Advisor: Scholars affiliated with academic institutions or senior experts in industry with expertise in STEM-related fields.
Ph.D. Intern: Current Ph.D. students in STEM-related fields who have a strong interest in exploring frontier problems in AI.

Application materials

Q&A

QCan only researchers from the disciplines listed above apply?

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We are interested in all fields within the fundamental sciences that have the potential for deep integration with foundation models. If you are working in another field or exploring problems that could be well suited for integration with AI, we also welcome you to reach out to discuss with us.

QWhere is the work location?

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The current work location is Haidian District, Beijing, with additional locations being opened progressively.

QHow can I submit and modify my application materials?

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You can click "Apply Now" to open the application form. After registering a Lark account, please complete and submit the required materials. If you need to modify or add supplementary materials, please reopen the application form and click the top-right corner to enter the submission records page, where you can make updates. You will receive a notification email after a successful submission or modification. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at SeedSTEM@bytedance.com.

QDoes applying for the Seed STEM Fellows Program conflict with applications or positions at other AI companies?

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If you are currently applying for or have already accepted a relevant position at another AI company, please let us know so that we can review your situation accordingly.