Astra Fellowship 2026 | Call for Applications

Expressions of interest are open for Constellation’s Astra Fellowship. This fully funded, five-month program accelerates AI safety research careers. Fellows work in-person at Constellation’s Berkeley research center. Over 80% of the first cohort now work full-time in AI safety.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Constellation
• Funding: $8,400 monthly stipend, plus ~$15,000 compute budget for empirical fellows
• Duration: 5 months, fully in-person in Berkeley, California
• Streams: Empirical Research and Strategy & Governance
• Application Status: Expression of interest open; next cohort dates not yet announced
• Visa Support: Provided for international applicants

Focus Areas

• AI alignment, control, and scalable oversight
• Model evaluations and empirical safety research
• Catastrophic risk strategy and AI governance
• Launching new AI safety initiatives and organizations

About the Fellowship

Astra connects talented newcomers with leading AI safety mentors. Fellows tackle real frontier research alongside experts from top labs. Constellation’s Berkeley hub hosts frequent seminars and safety-focused convenings. Placement support helps fellows transition into full-time safety roles.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $8,400 throughout the program. Empirical fellows also get roughly $15,000 monthly for compute costs. Weekly mentorship comes from senior researchers across leading organizations. Fellows access incubation support for launching their own initiatives.

Who Can Apply

Applicants need technical or domain expertise relevant to AI safety work. Prior AI safety experience isn’t required to be considered. Candidates should want a full-time safety role or new organization. Both technical researchers and governance-focused candidates are welcome.

Required Materials

Interested applicants first complete an expression of interest form. This form notifies candidates when the next cohort application opens. Full application requirements will follow once recruitment formally begins.

How to Apply

Register your interest through Constellation’s official Astra page.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers exceptional, fully funded access into frontier AI safety work. Its strong placement record makes it a genuine career launchpad. Interested candidates should register now to hear about the next cohort.

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