AI Policy Fellowship (2026)

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct an independent AI policy project while receiving mentorship from leading experts in the field
• Develop concrete policy outputs such as briefs, reports, or presentations for government officials
• Present completed work during the final week of the fellowship program

This role creates positive change by developing concrete AI policy outputs for government officials, helping shape responsible AI governance and safety frameworks.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Ability to conduct independent research and policy analysis
• Strong communication skills for developing policy outputs and presentations
• Commitment to participating in a two-week in-person residency in Washington D.C.
• Availability for weekly meetings with mentor and career development coaching

Benefits include mentorship from leading AI policy experts, career development coaching, participation in a two-week in-person residency in Washington D.C., and the opportunity to present work to relevant stakeholders.

The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy focuses on developing and promoting effective AI policy and governance frameworks to ensure safe and beneficial AI development.