San Francisco, USA
4 weeks · Starts 5 Oct 2026
Introduction to technical alignment, with an emphasis on broad coverage of the field. Aims to advance foundational research in AI safety by folding mathematical expertise into the field. Applicants are selected on the basis of estimated mathematical strength.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: technical
Apply by 24 Aug 2026
Online & Berkeley, USA & London, UK
4 months · Starts January 2027
Funding and mentorship for technical talent entering empirical AI safety research. Fellows work on a project in scalable oversight, adversarial robustness, interpretability, or model organisms.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical
September 2026
Online
5 weeks · Starts week of 14 September
Guided, discussion-based read of the book "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies", which sharply lays out the case that superhuman AI could end badly. Includes group sessions, an AI tutor, and a 1–1 coaching call.
No stipend
Part-time
Entry bar: low
Focus: general
Apply by 7 Sep 2026
Online
5 weeks · Starts week of 14 September
Course by Lens Academy on building explicit models of how the future of AI unfolds and finding where actions change the trajectory. Covers timelines, takeoff speeds, threat models, and the strategic landscape.
No stipend
Part-time
Entry bar: low
Focus: general
Apply by 7 Sep 2026
Online & Berkeley, USA
6 months · Starts 28 Sep 2026
Research stream mentored by Neel Nanda, covering pragmatic interpretability, model forensics, the science of post-training, and alignment training.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical
Apply by 4 Sep 2026
Online & California, USA & Washington D.C., USA
5 months · Starts 30 Sep 2026
Program by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) supporting early- to mid-career professionals in advancing a frontier AI safety policy idea toward implementation – ending with a published policy memo.
Stipend included
Part-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: governance
Apply by 7 Sep 2026
October 2026
San Francisco, USA & London, UK
2 months · Starts 5 Oct 2026
Mentored research fellowship in applied mathematics for AI alignment, resulting in a fleshed-out research proposal. Fellows are then given support applying to funders to continue their research outside the program.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical
Apply by 31 Aug 2026
San Francisco, USA
4 weeks · Starts 5 Oct 2026
Introduction to technical alignment, with an emphasis on broad coverage of the field. Aims to advance foundational research in AI safety by folding mathematical expertise into the field. Applicants are selected on the basis of estimated mathematical strength.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: technical
Apply by 24 Aug 2026
Online
3 months · Starts 12 Oct 2026
Research program by Arcadia Impact helping experienced professionals transition into AI governance careers. Small teams work on policy research focused on reducing catastrophic risks from advanced AI.
No stipend
Part-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: governance
Apply by 31 Aug 2026
Online
6 weeks · Starts 12 Oct 2026
Course by Leaf for pre-university students on steering AI toward benefiting humanity. Includes videos and readings, facilitated weekly discussion groups, and talks with professionals.
No stipend
Part-time
Entry bar: low
Focus: general
Apply by 1 Oct 2026
November 2026
London, UK
4 weeks · Starts 2 Nov 2026
Introduction to technical alignment, with an emphasis on broad coverage of the field. Aims to advance foundational research in AI safety by folding mathematical expertise into the field. Applicants are selected on the basis of estimated mathematical strength.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: technical
Berkeley, USA & London, UK
3 months · Starts 2 Nov 2026
Mentored research fellowship in applied mathematics for AI alignment, resulting in a fleshed-out research proposal. Fellows are then given support applying to funders to continue their research outside the program.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical
Apply by 21 Sep 2026
London, UK
4 days · Starts 6 Nov 2026
3-day residential program by Kairos exploring foundational arguments around risks from advanced AI, for working professionals with 2+ years of experience. Includes guest speakers, career planning sessions, and 1-1s.
Expenses covered
Full-time
Entry bar: low
Focus: general
Apply by 2 Oct 2026
January 2027
Online & Berkeley, USA & London, UK
4 months · Starts January 2027
Funding and mentorship for technical talent entering empirical AI safety research. Fellows work on a project in scalable oversight, adversarial robustness, interpretability, or model organisms.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical
Washington D.C., USA
1 year · Starts January 2027
Places fellows at host organizations working on AI, biotechnology, and emerging technology policy. Includes 10 weeks of part-time training in policy writing and analysis, mentorship, and 6–24 month placements in the executive branch, Congress, or think tanks.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: governance
Apply by 30 Aug 2026
London, UK
3 months · Starts 11 Jan 2027
Technical AI safety research program by London AI Safety Research (LASR) Labs. Teams of 3–4 write a technical paper with a supervisor, on topics like scalable oversight and evaluation awareness.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: technical
Apply by 20 Sep 2026
Cambridge, UK
2 months · Starts 18 Jan 2027
Research program for people with technical or domain expertise to develop a project with expert mentors – across tracks in technical AI safety, technical AI governance, and AI governance.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: mid
Focus: technical, governance
Apply by 13 Sep 2026
Online & Berkeley, USA & London, UK
3 months · Starts 19 Jan 2027
Research program connecting fellows with mentors across empirical, theory, strategy and forecasting, policy and governance, and systems security tracks. Includes workshops, talks, and office hours.
Stipend included
Full-time
Entry bar: high
Focus: technical, governance
Apply by 6 Sep 2026
