The Center of AI Governance (GovAI) is excited to announce the Summer Fellowship 2025. This fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity for early-career individuals and established professionals new to AI governance. Participants will spend three months deepening their knowledge of AI governance, working on research projects, and building valuable connections with experts in the field. Here are the details!
GovAI Summer Fellowship Summary
Host organisation: Centre for AI Governance (GovAI), UK
Duration: Three months, between 9 June and 31 August 2025
Location: London, UK
Research Focus: Conduct independent research on AI governance topics.
Stipend and Support: Fellows will receive a stipend of £11,000, plus support for travelling to London.
Submission Deadline: January 5, 2025.
Application Process: Written submission, remote work test, and interview.
About GovAI fellowship
GovAI, founded to guide humanity through the transition to a world with advanced AI, launched its first research agenda in 2018. This agenda helped shape the nascent field of AI governance. The GovAI team and its affiliate community possess expertise in AI regulation, responsible development practices, compute governance, corporate governance, US-China relations, and AI progress forecasting. GovAI researchers have advised decision-makers in government, industry, and civil society, and have published in top peer-reviewed journals and conferences such as International Organization, NeurIPS, and Science.
The Summer Fellowship Experience
Research Exploration: First weeks dedicated to exploring research topic options.
Supervised Research: Settle on a research proposal with supervisor's input.
Output: Produce a valuable project such as a report, journal article, or blog post.
Career Guidance: Discuss future opportunities in AI governance with the GovAI team.
GovAI Summer Fellowship Benefits
The Summer Fellowship 2025 offered by the Center of AI Governance comes with numerous benefits designed to support and enhance the professional development of its participants. Here are the key benefits:
Stipend: Fellows receive a stipend of £11,000 for the three-month duration of the program, which helps cover living expenses.
Professional Development: Engage in research seminars, Q&A sessions, and work-in-progress meetings to deepen your understanding of AI governance.
Mentorship: Benefit from one-on-one guidance from leading experts in the field of AI governance, helping you refine your research and career goals.
Networking Opportunities: Build connections with AI governance professionals and researchers, expanding your professional network.
Career Development: Explore future career opportunities within the AI governance field and receive tailored advice from GovAI's Research Managers.
Hands-on Experience: Conduct independent research on AI governance topics, allowing you to gain practical experience and produce valuable work such as reports, journal articles, or blog posts.
International Exposure: Work in an international environment in London, UK, and connect with a global community of AI governance experts.
GovAI Summer Fellowship Eligibility and Requirements
Target Group: Early-career individuals and established professionals new to AI governance.
Disciplines: Political science, public policy, computer science, economics, history, sociology, philosophy, and law.
Educational background: There are no specific educational requirements for the role, most promising candidates will typically have relevant graduate study, research experience, or professional experience in related areas.
Nationality: Open to qualified candidates from all over the world
Skills and Knowledge: Relevant expertise, strong reasoning ability, and clear writing skills.
Quality of work: The ability to produce clearly written, insightful, and even-handed research
Team Fit: Openness to feedback, intellectual honesty, and commitment to AI governance.
Application Procedure and Timelines
The application process consists of a written submission in the first round, a remote work test in the second round, and an interview in the final round.
Online Application
Interested candidates can Submit their applications by filling the online application form
🗓️ Application Timeline
Application Start Date: Open now.
Submission Deadline: January 5, 2025.
Notification Timeline: Work tests in January, interviews in February, and final decisions in March.
ℹ️ For questions and support, email: (recruitment@governance.ai)
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