The applications are now open for the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship for Summer 2026. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship for 3 months in Washington, DC, or fellows can choose to do it remotely. Additionally, all selected fellows are required to travel to Washington, DC, and spend a two-week residency Program from June 1-12, 2026. After the residency period, fellows can choose to complete the Fellowship in Person in DC or remotely. The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop and execute AI policy projects alongside experts, enhancing their ability to create practical frameworks for managing both the benefits and risks of AI. Through the fellowship, fellows will strengthen their AI policy track record. More details are below.
Details About the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Washington, DC
- Duration: 3 Months
- Program Dates in the USA: June 1-12, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 2nd February 2026
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Financial Benefits
Fellows will receive:
- Senior Fellows: $22,000 Stipend
- Junior Fellows: $15,000 Stipend
- Fellows will cover all the expenses for the Trip to the United States from the stipend.
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Objective of the Fellowship
- Tackle real-world AI policy challenges
- Develop Concrete Policy Outputs
- Address Key AI Policy Areas
- Provide Expert Mentorship
- Facilitate Career Development
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Focus Areas
- National security implications of AI
- Government acquisition and procurement of AI
- CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) capabilities of AI models
- Export controls
- Evaluations of AI systems
- Geopolitics of AI
- Hardware-enabled mechanisms for AI governance
- Jurisdiction-focused policy questions (e.g., U.S., U.K., and EU)
Eligibility Criteria
- Fellows from all around the world can apply.
- No technical AI background required.
- For the remote fellowship, everyone is welcome from around the world.
- To Work in DC for three months, only applicants with Legal work rights can apply.
Candidates will be selected based on experience and expertise.
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How to Apply for the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2026?
Candidates are required to apply online via the official website. Please find the application link below.
APPLY FOR THE IAPS AI POLICY FELLOWSHIP
