Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 AI and Multimedia Authenticity Young Researcher Associate Programme. The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Young Researcher Associate Programme is a one-year research collaboration designed to engage promising early-career researchers in tackling the fundamental challenges of trust, authenticity, and the protection of rights in an era of ubiquitous AI-generated and AI-edited content.
For an AI-native generation, synthetic media is a foundational layer of expression and information exchange, which profoundly reshapes traditional benchmarks of what is “real”. This programme aims to design the future of content integrity alongside emerging leaders.
Research Journey
Associates will challenge the existing definition of authenticity and provenance through the eyes of digital-native creators.
- Months 1–2: DefinitionLiterature review and idea generation.
- Months 3–6: InventionDesigning solutions for a world of hybrid human-AI co-creation.
- Months 10–12: StandardizationInforming standards and policy discussions with key global stakeholders (e.g., ITU, ISO, United Nations bodies).
Requirements
- The program is seeking young leaders currently enrolled in Master’s, PhD or MBA programs who are actively engaging with the challenges of AI and multimedia authenticity, such as students, researchers or professionals.
- The program encourage applicants spanning disciplines from AI, cybersecurity, business, and political science. We welcome diverse perspectives from all regions of the world.
Benefits
- Expert mentorship: Each fellow is matched with senior AMAS mentors based on research and topic alignment.
- Global collaboration: The programme involves monthly virtual All-Hands sessions for the entire cohort and focused Working Group meetings for sub-teams.
- High-profile engagements: Associates may present at external events such as the AI for Good Global Summit or major scientific conferences (e.g., ICML, CVPR).
- Commitment & IP: Participation is on a voluntary basis, with intellectual property remaining the property of the associate’s employing organization.
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