Deadline: 7th May 2025 | Shape global AI policy through a fully funded fellowship—remote or in Washington, D.C.

The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a 3-month, fully funded program for professionals eager to tackle real-world policy challenges at the frontier of artificial intelligence. Open to individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, the Fellowship provides hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and career development support for those looking to enter or advance in AI policy.

Eligibility:

  • Open to professionals worldwide from various backgrounds, including public policy, national security, AI research, industry, government agencies, think tanks, and NGOs.

  • Applicants can choose between two tracks:

    • Fellow: For early-career professionals.

    • Senior Fellow: For experienced professionals.

  • Note: For the in-person D.C. track, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. between September 1 and November 21, 2025. Remote participation is available for international applicants.

Description:

The fellowship runs from September 1 to November 21, 2025, starting with a mandatory two-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C. (September 1–12). Afterward, participants may continue either in-person or remotely from around the world.

Fellows will collaborate with expert mentors on impactful projects such as:

  • Writing influential policy pieces.

  • Organizing high-level convenings.

  • Briefing government officials.

Projects span vital areas of AI policy, including:

  • National security and defense.

  • Export controls.

  • CBRN risks of AI systems.

  • AI procurement and governance.

  • International regulation (U.S., U.K., E.U.).

  • Hardware and compute policy.

Benefits:

  • Financial Support:

    • Senior Fellows: $22,000 stipend.

    • Fellows: $15,000 stipend.

  • Professional Development:

    • Weekly one-on-one coaching focused on career development and productivity.

    • Feedback and mentorship from IAPS researchers and policy staff.

    • Access to an expansive professional network.

    • In some cases, additional financial support for post-fellowship transitions.

  • Flexibility:

    • Option to participate remotely with a support budget for travel to conferences or expert meetings.

    • Part-time options may be available for exceptional candidates.

Note: The selection process includes a written task and an interview. Final decisions are expected by the end of June.

Find out more and apply at the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 7th May, 2025