The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 invites international applicants to explore the risks associated with artificial intelligence through an 8-week research program in the United Kingdom. Fellows will engage in projects focused on ensuring the safe and beneficial creation and application of AI systems.

  • 🎓 Programme Overview: 8-week research fellowship in Cambridge, UK, starting 2nd Feb 2026.
  • 💷 Full Funding: Salary (£34,125/year prorated), accommodation, meals, visa, and travel support.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship: Personalized mentor guidance; mentors assigned per cohort.
  • 📚 Research Support: Assistance with research management; alumni have published in top venues (e.g., NeurIPS).
  • 🤝 Community & Networking: Shared workspace, social events, learning opportunities, introductions to AI safety/policy organizations, and extra financial support for impactful career moves.
  • 📝 Application Process:
    • Stage 1: Short essays (~2 hours)
    • Stage 2: Top ~20% invited for interviews
    • Stage 3: Short 15-min interview with references
    • Final: Accepted fellows matched with mentors to develop projects

Designation

Fellowship Participant

Research Area

  • Technical AI Safety
  • AI Governance
  • Technical AI Governance (TechGov)

Location

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Open to all international applicants aged 18 and above.
  • PhD candidates focusing on AI safety concerns.
  • Professionals transitioning into AI governance and safety from related fields.
  • Early-career researchers seeking to deepen their expertise in technical or governance studies related to AI risks.
  • Applicants with unique perspectives that advance the understanding of AI dangers.

Job Description

Fellows will:

  • Develop a research project addressing technological and governance strategies to mitigate risks posed by frontier AI systems.
  • Collaborate within a global network of scholars and industry professionals to analyze and enhance the safety and governance of AI technologies.
  • Receive funding, mentorship, and research management support to produce impactful research.

How to Apply

  • Applications are accepted online through the official website.
  • No application fee is required.

Last Date to Apply

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03 November 2025

This fellowship presents a unique opportunity for those passionate about AI to contribute meaningfully to a critical area of technology and safety.

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