GovAI Summer Fellowship 2026 – Research Track

Seasonal Fellows in the Research Track join GovAI to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice, with mentorship from leading experts in the field. Each fellow is paired with a supervisor from the GovAI team or network. They spend the first two weeks of the fellowship exploring the AI governance landscape, before settling on a research proposal with input from their supervisors. Their research could result in a report, white paper, journal article, op-ed, or blog post targeted at an audience relevant to AI governance. The Research Managers and our broader team will offer additional support in deciding what project and output would be most valuable for the fellow to work toward.

Dates: June 8 – August 28, 2026 Location: London, UK (in‑person, full‑time) Stipend: £12,000 + travel support; weekday lunches provided Visa Support: 3‑month temporary work visas available Program Structure:

• Independent research project (report, paper, op‑ed, blog, etc.)
• Weekly mentorship meetings with GovAI supervisors
• Expert Q&A sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking events
• Peer feedback and social activities Outputs: Research paper or equivalent contribution to AI governance fiel

• Open to early‑career individuals, graduate students, and experienced professionals
• No strict degree requirements, but relevant expertise preferred (policy, computer science, economics, political science, cybersecurity, risk management, China studies, etc.)
• Must commit to full‑time, in‑person participation in London
• Strong writing, reasoning, and judgment skills valued
• Team fit: openness to feedback, intellectual honesty, and serious interest in AI governance