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Nine prestigious fellowships in AI safety, governance, security, and policy are now accepting applications for 2026, offering mentorship, funding, and research opportunities to professionals worldwide.
This page highlights nine major fellowships and leadership programs in artificial intelligence safety, governance, security, and policy available for applications in 2026. The opportunities span universities (Oxford, Stanford, UC Berkeley), specialized AI organizations (BASE, Talos Network, Apart Research, Constellation, CHAI), and foundations (Coefficient Giving). They range from 13-week remote programs to year-long research residencies across multiple continents, offering mentorship, funding, research support, and career development to professionals, researchers, students, policymakers, and engineers working on responsible AI development. What you get • Funding, mentorship, networking, and research support • Career development and direct engagement with leading experts • Oxford: collaboration with world-leading AI ethics research centre • BASE Fellowship: hands-on research experience, expert mentorship, foundational training in AI safety, governance, and security • Talos Network Placement Track: 12-month paid placement, EUR 5,000/month base compensation plus cost-of-living adjustments, career transition support, mentorship • Talos Network Training Track: advanced AI governance training, strategic positioning, high-level policy networks, career coaching • Both Talos tracks include: one-on-one mentoring, career coaching, conference funding, coworking support, alumni access • Black in AI Safety and Ethics Fellowship: expert mentorship, AI safety training, research experience, professional development, network access, career preparation • Secure Program Synthesis Fellowship: research mentorship, compute resources, API support, community engagement, travel funding, demo day participation, publication opportunities • Stanford AI Fellowships: one academic year of research, faculty mentorship, access to Stanford researchers, seminar participation, collaborative environment • Constellation Visiting Fellowship: fully covered housing, travel support, 24/7 office access, meals on weekdays, access to 100+ researchers, visa support • Coefficient Giving: salary matching, research funding, compute resources, conference budgets, networking, advisory support, potential long-term funding • CHAI Fellowship: work with leading AI researchers, freedom to pursue original research, collaboration with Berkeley AI Research How to apply 1. Visit the application page for the specific fellowship you are interested in (nine different programs listed with separate 'Apply Here' links) 2. Complete the fellowship application form 3. Submit by the stated deadline for your chosen program
• The page lists nine separate fellowship opportunities, each with different requirements • Oxford Accelerator Fellowship: seeking individuals and teams with impactful AI ethics projects • BASE Fellowship Fall 2026: open to Black researchers, professionals, students, and practitioners • Talos Network Placement Track: at least 8 years of professional experience required • Talos Network Training Track: at least 12 years of professional experience required • Black in AI Safety and Ethics Fellowship: for Black researchers, practitioners, and future leaders • Secure Program Synthesis Fellowship: no specific eligibility criteria stated on the page • Stanford AI Fellowships: ideal for researchers, scholars, security experts, and AI governance professionals • Constellation Visiting Fellowship: applicants should be working full-time on AI safety or related research • Coefficient Giving Navigators: cybersecurity professionals, national security experts, AI security researchers, technical founders, and security engineers • CHAI Research Fellowship: intended for highly qualified postdoctoral researchers