GovAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026 in London, the UK (Fully Funded)

An excellent opportunity for university students, early-career professionals, researchers, and professionals interested in transitioning into AI governance from all over the world to apply for the GovAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026, offered by the Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI). The fellowship will take place at GovAI’s office in London, United Kingdom, from 8 June to 28 August 2026. Selected fellows will receive a paid stipend, travel support, weekday lunches, and access to GovAI’s professional research environment.

About the GovAI Summer Fellowship

The GovAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026 offers participants an immersive opportunity to deepen their expertise in AI governance. Fellows spend three months conducting independent, policy-relevant research on a topic of their choice, guided by supervisors from GovAI’s team or affiliate network.

The fellowship begins with an initial exploration phase, during which fellows familiarise themselves with the AI governance landscape and refine their research proposal with expert input. Research outputs may include policy reports, white papers, journal articles, op-eds, or blog posts, depending on the fellow’s goals and audience. Alongside research, fellows participate in Q&A sessions with AI governance experts, seminars, skills-building workshops, peer feedback meetings, and networking events. GovAI also supports fellows in exploring follow-on career opportunities in academia, government, industry, or think tanks.

The program is designed to foster rigorous research, intellectual honesty, and real-world impact, preparing participants to meaningfully contribute to the future of AI governance.

Eligibility | Who can apply?

Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply. The fellowship is open to:

- Early-career individuals exploring AI governance as a career path

- Established professionals seeking to transition into the AI governance field

- Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including (but not limited to): Public Policy, Political Science, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Biosecurity, and China Studies.

- Additional requirements:

• No strict degree or educational background is required
• Strong interest in AI governance and its societal implications
• Strong research, reasoning, and writing skills
• No age limit

Expenses and Benefits

- Fellows will receive a stipend of £12,000 for renting and personal expenses during the three months.

- Fellows will get travel support for travelling to London.

- Organisers provide Fellows with lunch on weekdays and a desk in the new London office.

- Visa sponsorship for a 3-month temporary work visa (if required). 

Please note: you will need to remain in your country of visa application for some time while the visa application is underway.

Timeline

Application deadline: 4 January 2026, 23:59 GMT

Reviewing applications: January 2026

Interviews: February 2026

Final decision: March 2026

Arrival day: 8 June 2026

Departure Day: 28 August 2026

How to apply?

To apply for the GovAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026:

1. Submit a written application by 23:59 GMT, Sunday, 4 January 2026.
2. Selected candidates will complete a paid remote work test in January 2026.
3. Finalists will attend an interview in February 2026.
4. Decisions will be communicated in March 2026.

More Details

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

For questions, email recruitment@governance.ai.

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