AI Governance Taskforce Research Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Applications are open for the AI Governance Taskforce Autumn 2026 cohort. This program helps professionals transition into frontier AI governance careers. Participants build credentials while researching catastrophic risks from advanced AI. The role runs remotely and fits alongside existing work commitments. Importantly, this position is voluntary and offers no pay.
Program Snapshot
- Format: Remote, global, part-time
- Time Commitment: 8 hours weekly, 12 weeks total
- Dates: October 12 to December 18, 2026, then January 4–15, 2027
- Compensation: Unpaid, voluntary position
- Places Available: Approximately 20 Research Associates
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2026, 23:59 Anywhere on Earth
How the Program Works
Research Associates join four-person multidisciplinary teams. Each team works under a Research Team Leader’s direction. Expert partners from major AI safety organizations guide the research. These include AISI, GovAI, SaferAI, and the Future of Life Institute. Teams produce policy papers, briefs, and stakeholder-facing articles.
Where Alumni Have Gone
- Roles at Google DeepMind, SaferAI, and ControlAI
- Positions at GovAI, IAPS, and Future Impact Group
- Academic and research management roles across the field
- Independent research building on their Taskforce projects
Who Should Apply
- Committed to reducing catastrophic risks from frontier AI
- Able to commit eight hours weekly across the cohort
- Willing to work within a small, structured research team
- No deep technical AI background is required
What Selectors Look For
- Clear readiness and drive toward this career path
- Strong awareness of the frontier AI governance landscape
- Transferable expertise from law, policy, or related fields
- Sound judgment about tractable, high-impact interventions
- Self-direction and ability to work without existing structure
Application Process
- Stage 1: Submit CV and short written answers
- Stage 2: Complete a project-specific written task
- Stage 3: Attend a remote interview
- Stage 4: Receive project team placement offers
Key Dates
- Applications open: August 5, 2026
- Applications close: August 31, 2026, AoE
- Project invitations issued by: September 7, 2026
- Interview invitations issued by: September 21, 2026
- Offers made: Week of October 5, 2026
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