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Fellows work with designated experts on projects that will influence national and global AI policies. Key policy fields include national security implications of AI, government acquisition and procurement of AI, CBRN capabilities of AI models, export controls, evaluations, geopolitics of AI, hardware-enabled mechanisms, jurisdictionally-focused policy questions (e.g., U.S., U.K., and E.U.), among several others.

Fellows’ projects can have a variety of formats depending on each expert and fellowship coordinator, and will be set in partnership with each fellow. In general, fellows are expected to finalize advanced drafts of policy writing, lead presentations or events for key stakeholders, or produce smaller outputs responding to short-term policy opportunities. These concrete outputs help strengthen fellows’ AI policy track record while achieving impactful outcomes.

The Fellowship is designed to support a smooth transition into an AI policy career. Whether you’re aiming to work in government, a think tank, or industry, the program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed.

Benefits

• Weekly one-on-one coaching from an IAPS Fellowship Coordinator focused on career development, project management, and productivity;
• Ongoing support from IAPS researchers and policy staff, including direct feedback on their projects, such as via weekly work-in-progress sessions;
• Access to their professional network to help identify opportunities across sectors;
• Additional financial assistance, in select cases, to support career transitions after the program.
• Fellows will strengthen their AI policy track record by working with an expert on projects such as writing policy pieces, organizing ambitious convenings and briefing officials.

Funding Information

• Senior Fellows will receive $22,000 and Fellows will receive $15,000 as a stipend to work full-time during the 3-month program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Anyone is welcome to apply. They welcome a range of policy and technical backgrounds (e.g., industry, government, think tanks), and have Senior Fellow and Fellow positions for a range of seniority levels.

For more information, visit IAPS.