Boot Camp for AI & AI Accelerated Medical Research

An Intensive Program for Research-Ready PhD Students and Postdocs

With the generous support of the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute, Duke-NUS Medical School and Duke University are thrilled to invite outstanding PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to apply for the Chen Institute–Duke–NUS AI Boot Camp in Singapore.

This intensive, four-day program is designed to equip research-ready PhD students and postdocs with a deep understanding of cutting-edge AI technologies and their transformative impact on real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and beyond.

Program Overview

The boot camp will take place June 22–25 (Monday–Thursday) at Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, offering a highly interactive and immersive learning experience where participants will explore emerging research directions through:

Short Courses: Each day features two half-day sessions (3 hours + 30-minute tea break) led by world-leading experts in AI, machine learning, and domain applications.

Dynamic Brainstorming Sessions: Collaborative discussions to explore frontier research questions and interdisciplinary innovations.

Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers, faculty, and industry leaders from across the globe.

To ensure meaningful engagement and in-depth discussions, admission is limited to 50 outstanding PhD students and postdocs.

Extended Event: Duke-NUS Health Data Science Symposium

On Friday, June 26, the boot camp extends into the Duke-NUS Health Data Science Symposium, bringing together leaders from academia and industry to discuss the latest advances in AI-enabled health research, clinical applications, and policy.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical insights across a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

✅ Generative AI, Agentic AI, Foundation Models and beyond

✅ Large-Scale Data Science: multimodal learning, real-world deployment

✅ AI-Accelerated Medical Research: drug discovery, precision medicine, clinical decision support

✅ AI in Finance: algorithmic trading, risk modeling, fraud detection

Who Should Apply

This boot camp is designed for:

• Research-ready PhD students and postdocs in computer science, engineering, medicine, public health, business, and related fields

• Students with a strong interest in AI and its applications in healthcare, finance, or other high-impact domains

• Emerging researchers seeking to deepen technical knowledge, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and connect with global experts

Learn from World-Leading Experts

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and industry leaders at the forefront of AI research and applications, including experts from:

• Leading AI research institutions worldwide

• Industry pioneers in healthcare AI and financial technology

Thought leaders in responsible AI and policy

Detailed speaker bios and session topics will be announced soon.

Application & Admissions

• Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

• Admission Decisions: Rolling basis; early applications encouraged

• Program Capacity: 50 students

• Application Link: [Insert Registration Link]

Eligibility

• Current PhD students and postdoctoral fellows

• Strong academic background and research experience

• Demonstrated interest in AI and its applications

Why Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for AI research, innovation, and healthcare excellence. Participants will experience:

• A vibrant, multicultural city at the heart of Southeast Asia

• Access to world-class research institutions and industry partners

• Opportunities to explore collaborations in Asia's fastest-growing AI ecosystem

Organized By

Duke-NUS Medical School
In partnership with Duke University Department of Computer Science

Supported By

Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute
Advancing brain science and AI-accelerated research for the benefit of humanity

Contact Us

For inquiries, please contact:

📧 Email: [Insert Contact Email]
🌐 Website: [Insert Boot Camp Website]
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Join us in Singapore for an unforgettable week of learning, collaboration, and innovation at the intersection of AI and real-world impact!