GovAI Winter Fellowship 2026 in London, UK (Fully Funded)

An exciting opportunity for university graduates, early career professionals, researchers, civil society leaders, stakeholders, or anyone interested in transitioning into the field of AI governance from all over the world to apply for the Winter Fellowship 2025 by the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI). The fellowship is a three-month, in-person program to support individuals in carrying out independent research on AI governance topics with guidance from mentors. It will be held at the GovAI office in London, United Kingdom, between 19 January and 10 April 2026. Fellows will receive a sufficient stipend, travel support, weekday lunches, and additional benefits.

About the GovAI Winter Fellowship

The GovAI Winter Fellowship 2026 at the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) is a three-month fellowship that offers participants an overall experience to dive into their expertise in AI governance. Fellows will spend three months conducting independent research on a topic of their choice, guided by mentors from GovAI’s team or affiliate network. The fellowship begins with an exploratory phase, where participants finalize their research proposal with input from their supervisors. Throughout the program, Fellows engage in a range of enriching activities, including Q&A sessions with AI governance experts, research seminars, and collaborative work-in-progress meetings. The program encourages the production of valuable outputs such as reports, journal articles, or blog posts.

In addition to research, the fellowship provides opportunities to explore the broader AI governance landscape and connect with experts in the field. GovAI supports Fellows in planning their next career steps, whether in academia, industry, or policymaking. Fellows benefit from a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, with access to resources such as a dedicated workspace, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The program is designed not only to foster rigorous research but also to prepare participants to shape the future of AI governance through meaningful contributions.

Eligibility & Qualifications

- Applicants from all over the world can apply for the GovAI Winter fellowship 2026. GovAI is interested in candidates from abroad, a set of professional backgrounds, including those with experience in government, academia, industry, or civil society. 

- Candidates should have relevant disciplines, including political science, public policy, computer science, economics, sociology, philosophy, and law. 

- There are no specific educational requirements for the role, although the most promising candidates will typically have relevant graduate study, research experience, or professional experience in related areas. 

- Interest in AI governance and its lasting implications.

- Strong research, reasoning, and writing skills.

- There is no age limit to apply for the GovAI Winter Fellowship 2026.

Selection Criteria

Quality of work: The ability to produce clearly written, insightful, and even-handed research. We are particularly excited about strong reasoning ability and clear and concise writing.

- Relevant expertise: Skills or knowledge that would be valuable for contributing to AI governance work. We recognize that relevant expertise can come in many forms, and there are no formal degree requirements for this role.

- Judgment: The capacity to assess and prioritize among various research directions, along with sound instincts about which approaches are likely to be practical or impactful.

- Team fit: A willingness to receive feedback, a strong commitment to intellectual honesty and analytical rigor, ease with expressing uncertainty, and a genuine motivation to use your career to make a meaningful contribution to AI governance.

Expenses and Benefits

- Fellows will receive a stipend of £11,000 for renting and personal expenses during the three-month fellowship.

- Fellows will get travel support for travelling to London.

- GovAI provides Fellows with lunch on weekdays and a desk in the London office.

- This is intended to be a full-time and in-person role. GovAI is able to sponsor visas. For successful applicants who require a visa, note that you will need to remain in your country of visa application for some time while the visa application is underway.

Timeline

Application deadline: Sunday, 13 July 2025, 23:59 GMT

Reviewing applications: July 2025

Paid work tests: August 2025

Interviews: September 2025

Final decision: October 2025

Arrival day: 19 January 2026

Departure Day: 10 April 2026

Note: Please feel free to reach out to recruitment@governance.ai if you need a decision communicated earlier than the standard timeline (this may or may not be possible) or have questions about the application process.

How to apply?

To apply for the GovAI Winter Fellowship 2026:

• Submit a written application by 23:59 GMT, Sunday, 13 July 2025.
• Selected candidates will complete a paid remote work test in August 2025.

For questions, email recruitment@governance.ai.

More Details

For more details about the GovAI Winter Fellowship 2026, check the opportunity website from HERE

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