The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded 8-week research program focused on AI governance and safety. It offers financial support, accommodation, and exceptional mentoring opportunities for scholars looking to advance their knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence.
- 🎓 Fellowship Overview: 8-week fully funded program at Cambridge, UK for researchers and entrepreneurs focused on mitigating risks from frontier AI.
- 📅 Dates: February 2 – March 27, 2026.
- 💰 Support: Competitive stipend, meals, transport, visas, and lodging provided.
- 🌍 Eligibility: Open to talented individuals worldwide at any career stage interested in AI safety and governance.
- 🧑🔬 Programme Structure: Fellows undertake research projects with expert mentorship and participate in 30+ events over 8 weeks.
- ⚙️ Technical Research: Focus on designing advanced AI systems with safeguards to prevent harmful or unpredictable behavior.
- 🏛️ Governance Research: Promotes international cooperation, regulatory development, corporate responsibility, and cybersecurity against risks like model weight exfiltration.
- 🤝 Technical AI Governance: Integrates AI system design with societal context to guide safe development and deployment of AI.
- 🚀 Opportunities for Fellows: Build research portfolios, access mentorship and compute resources, and work on impactful AI safety topics.
- 🌐 Community & Networking: Fellows cultivate long-term connections with peers, mentors, and the AI safety community through immersive living and weekly community events.
Designation
Cambridge ERA AI Fellow
Research Area
- Technical AI Governance
- AI Governance
- Technical AI Safety
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to all individuals aged 18 and above.
- No formal education requirements.
- Applicants from various fields aligning with ERA’s mission are encouraged to apply.
- Employed professionals, PhD students, early-career researchers, and creative individuals are eligible.
- IELTS is not required.
Job Description
Fellows will engage in a research project under the guidance of field experts. They will participate in networking events, training workshops, and community activities aimed at minimizing risks associated with frontier AI technologies. Each fellow will propose a project aligned with the following areas: Technical AI Governance, AI Governance, or Technical AI Safety.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Input personal and contact information.
- Detail your experience and upload a CV.
- Answer essay questions and select a fellowship track.
- Provide a proposal of your project and details of two referees.
- Check the consent box and submit the application.
Last Date for Apply
Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2025.
This fellowship represents a unique opportunity to contribute to crucial discussions on artificial intelligence while developing valuable skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
