£14,000 GovAI AI Governance Research Fellowship
- Organization: Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI)
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 22, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI), an AI policy think tank, is taking applications for its three month Summer Fellowship in London. On the Research Track, fellows spend the summer on an AI governance research project of their own choosing, paired with a supervisor from GovAI's team or network, and come out with a report, paper, op-ed or blog post. It is open to applicants anywhere in the world, from early career people to experienced researchers moving over from other fields. **What you get:** - A salary of £14,000 for the three months - Support with travel to London - UK temporary work visa sponsorship if you need it - A desk in GovAI's London office and lunch on weekdays - A dedicated supervisor, plus expert Q&As, weekly seminars, skills workshops and help thinking through next career steps - Up to two days a week remote if you have children or other caring responsibilities, on the full salary **What you'll do:** - Spend the first two weeks exploring the AI governance landscape, then settle a research proposal with your supervisors - Research a topic of your choice and produce a report, white paper, journal article, op-ed or blog post - Join seminars, workshops, work in progress meetings and social events with the cohort **Key dates:** - Applications close 22 November 2026 at 23:59 UK time (GMT) - Shortlisted applicants complete a short automated abstract reasoning assessment of about 20 minutes - January 2027: paid remote work test for those invited - February 2027: remote interview and reference checks - March 2027: final decisions - Fellowship runs 7 June to 27 August 2027 **More information:** - GovAI runs a separate Applied Track in London on the same dates and pay, working on non-research projects pitched by GovAI and partner organisations; the one UK application form lets you choose either or both tracks - Senior candidates who need adjustments can email fellowships@governance.ai with "senior candidate uk summer fellowship 2027" in the subject line - Questions about the process, accessibility or decision timing go to fellowships@governance.ai
