Application Guide

How to Apply for Fellowship, Emerging Voices in AI and Society (x3)

at Center for Humane Technology

🏢 About Center for Humane Technology

The Center for Humane Technology (CHT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to realigning technology with humanity's best interests. Known for its critical work on social media's harms and its role in the documentary 'The Social Dilemma,' CHT now focuses on AI's societal impacts. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that influences policy, design standards, and public discourse.

About This Role

This fellowship offers three individuals the opportunity to conduct impactful research on AI's societal effects, producing work that shapes public understanding and policy. Fellows will create flagship reports, write opinion pieces, and engage in CHT's media ecosystem, including podcasts. The role is ideal for those who want to bridge rigorous research with public influence.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve conducting research and drafting sections of your flagship report, followed by a cohort meeting to discuss progress and share feedback. You might also record a podcast segment or write an op-ed, then strategize with CHT's communications team on distribution. The work is self-directed but structured around regular check-ins and deadlines.

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🎯 Who Center for Humane Technology Is Looking For

  • A strong writer with experience producing clear, engaging content for general audiences, such as essays, reports, or op-eds.
  • A self-starter who can independently manage research projects while collaborating with a cohort and meeting strategic deadlines.
  • Deeply interested in AI's societal impacts, including ethics, bias, misinformation, or labor implications, with a track record of public engagement.
  • Comfortable with multimedia content creation, including podcast appearances and adapting research for different formats.

📝 Tips for Applying to Center for Humane Technology

1

Tailor your research proposal to CHT's focus areas: AI's impact on democracy, mental health, inequality, or attention. Show you understand their past work.

2

Submit a writing sample that demonstrates your ability to make complex AI topics accessible and persuasive for a general audience.

3

Highlight any experience with opinion writing or media engagement, such as published op-eds, blog posts, or podcast appearances.

4

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your research interests to CHT's mission of humane technology and your plan for public influence.

5

If possible, include a brief portfolio of past work that shows your ability to produce long-form content (reports, essays) and shorter pieces (op-eds).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific research focus on AI's societal impacts and why it matters for public discourse.", "Your experience writing for public audiences and examples of how you've influenced conversations.", "Your alignment with CHT's values and understanding of their previous campaigns (e.g., The Social Dilemma).", 'Your ability to work independently and collaboratively, with examples of self-directed projects.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read CHT's latest reports and blog posts, especially on AI and attention, to understand their current focus.
  • → Listen to CHT's podcast 'Your Undivided Attention' to grasp their tone and key arguments.
  • → Review the documentary 'The Social Dilemma' and CHT's policy recommendations to see their approach.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key critics and supporters of CHT's work to be prepared for nuanced discussions.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach researching a controversial AI topic and making it accessible without oversimplifying?
2 Describe a time you adapted complex research into a compelling narrative for a non-expert audience.
3 What specific AI-related issue do you think needs more public attention, and why?
4 How would you handle disagreements with CHT's existing positions or strategies?
5 How do you plan to balance independent research with cohort meetings and media engagements?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference CHT's specific mission or past work.
  • Focusing only on technical AI research without showing how you would translate it for public audiences.
  • Overlooking the fellowship's emphasis on media engagement and opinion writing; don't just submit a CV.
  • Being too narrow in your research focus without connecting to broader societal impacts CHT cares about.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 12, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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