UK AI Summer Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications
GovAI invites researchers and policy professionals to a three-month summer fellowship in London. Fellows conduct independent research on AI governance with expert mentorship. Applications close on 22 November 2026.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI)
- Funding: £14,000 salary, plus travel support to London
- Duration: Three months, from 7 June to 27 August 2027
- Location: London, UK, in person
- Track: Research Track, with a separate Applied Track
- Deadline: 22 November 2026, 23:59 GMT
Focus Areas
- AI governance and policy
- Frontier AI regulation and technical governance
- Risk management and international cooperation
- AI economics and forecasting
About the Fellowship
GovAI helps decision-makers navigate the transition to advanced AI. Its alumni work in governments, leading AI companies, think tanks, and universities. Each fellow pairs with a supervisor from the GovAI team or network. Fellows spend two weeks exploring the field. They then settle on a research proposal with input from their supervisors.
The project may become a report, white paper, article, op-ed, or blog post. Fellows also join expert Q&As, weekly seminars, workshops, and social events.
What Fellows Receive
- A £14,000 salary
- Travel support to London
- Weekday lunches and a desk in the London office
- Mentorship from a GovAI supervisor
- Seminars, workshops, and professional networking
- Temporary work visa sponsorship
- Fellows with caring duties may work remotely up to two days a week on full pay.
Who Can Apply
There are no strict requirements. GovAI welcomes people from government, academia, industry, and civil society. Strong candidates usually have graduate study, research experience, or policy experience. Relevant fields include public policy, political science, computer science, economics, biosecurity, and cybersecurity. GovAI looks for quality of work, relevant expertise, judgment, and team fit. The role is full-time and in person. Senior candidates may request adjustments.
How to Apply
Submit a written application through the Research Track page before the deadline. Later stages include a paid remote work test in January and a remote interview in February. GovAI will communicate decisions in March 2027. Email fellowships@governance.ai with questions.
Research Track: Click Here to Apply
Applied Track: Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This paid fellowship offers a strong start in AI governance research. Interested candidates should apply before 22 November 2026.
