About the programme
Seasonal fellowship for early-career individuals and experienced researchers or policy professionals to conduct an independent research project on a topic of their choice in AI governance. Fellows are paired with a supervisor, spend two weeks scoping, and attend Q&A sessions, weekly seminars, workshops and work-in-progress meetings. Outputs could include a report, white paper, journal article, op-ed or blog post. Senior candidates may be considered for accommodations by emailing the fellowships address.
Duration: Three months, 7 June to 27 August 2027
Eligibility
- Full-time, in-person role in London for the fellowship period
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What they look for
- No specific requirements for the role; relevant graduate study, research or policy experience is typically expected from the most promising candidates
- No strict degree requirements
- Candidates from government, academia, industry or civil society backgrounds welcome
- Quality of work: clear, insightful, even-handed research and writing
- Relevant expertise for AI governance work
- Judgment in prioritising research directions
- Team fit: openness to feedback, intellectual honesty, comfort with uncertainty
What you receive
- £14,000 salary
- Travel support to London
- Weekday lunches
- Desk in London office
- Mentorship from AI governance experts
- Visa sponsorship for temporary work visas
- Training sessions, seminars and networking
What you will need
- Written application
- CV (for senior candidates contacting the fellowships address)
How to apply
- Round 1: written application and a short (about 20-minute) automated abstract reasoning assessment if selected
- Round 2: paid remote work test in January
- Round 3: remote interview and reference checks in February
- Final decisions communicated in March
Applications are submitted on GovAI (Centre for the Governance of AI)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- GovAI (Centre for the Governance of AI) · Application
- Last checked
- 12 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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