The applications are now open for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026, taking place in Cambridge, UK. The fellowship is open to international applicants from around the world. It is an 8-week research program starting in the winter on 2nd February 2026. The fellowship is open to applicants from a wide range of subject areas. The objective of the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship is to investigate the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). During an 8-week research program, fellows will develop and work on projects focused on ensuring the development and deployment of increasingly powerful AI systems are safe, secure, and beneficial to humanity. More details are below.
Details About Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: UK
- Location: Cambridge
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Fellowship Date: Starting on 2nd February 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 3rd November 2025
Also Check: Imperial London Global Development Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Financial Benefits
The program covers:
- Stipend to cover the Expenses
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Visa Support
- Return Airfare Tickets
Also Check: 2026 Stanford Summer Fellows Program, USA (Fully Funded)
Focus Areas
- Technical AI Safety:
- Goal: To ensure AI systems are rigorously designed to be safe and under human control.
- AI Governance:
- Goal: To establish effective, evidence-based governance frameworks to steer AI development responsibly.
- Technical AI Governance (TechGov):
- Goal: To leverage the technical aspects of AI (like system architectures and algorithms) to enforce transparency, accountability, and policy compliance.
Also Check: List of Fellowships in the USA in 2026 (Fully Funded)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants from around the world are eligible.
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
- PhD Students looking to align their current research with AI safety concerns.
- Professionals from adjacent technical or policy fields seeking to transition into the domain of AI governance/safety.
- Early-Career Researchers looking to deepen their expertise in either technical/or governance research related to AI risk.
- Individuals with unique perspectives that can significantly improve the understanding of AI risks.
Also Check: Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)
Application Process
Applicants can apply online from the official website. There is no application fee required. The link is below. Check the List of Winter Camps in 2026.
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