2026 IAPS AI Policy Fellowship

Job Description

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The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is now accepting applications for its AI Policy Fellowship, a fully-funded, three-month program designed for professionals seeking to strengthen practical AI policy skills and contribute to a safe and positive future with AI.

Application Deadline: 2 February 2026

Fellowship Dates and Location

• Duration: June 1 – August 21, 2026
• Location: In-person in Washington, D.C., or fully remote
• Residency: All fellows are required to attend an in-person residency in D.C. from June 1–12.

Fellowship Overview

Participants will:

• Work closely with an AI policy expert on impactful projects, tailored to each fellow’s experience and interests.
• Explore key AI policy areas including national security, government AI procurement, export controls, geopolitics, CBRN implications, and jurisdictional AI regulations (U.S., U.K., E.U.).
• Produce concrete outputs such as policy briefs, research reports, op-eds, presentations to officials, conferences, or strategic guidance for AI policy organizations.

Eligibility

• Open to professionals from diverse backgrounds (industry, government, think tanks, academia).
• Fellows may range from undergraduates to experienced professionals.
• Applicants should have a solid understanding of AI or relevant policy issues.

Fellowship Structure

• Two-week in-person kickoff in D.C. for networking, policy briefings, and orientation.
• Ten-week mentorship and project work with AI policy experts.
• Weekly one-on-one coaching with an IAPS Fellowship Coordinator.
• Regular guidance and feedback from IAPS researchers and policy staff.

Benefits

• Stipends: $22,000 for Senior Fellows; $15,000 for Fellows.
• Hands-on mentorship and professional development in AI policy.
• Access to a global network of AI policy professionals.
• Opportunities to deliver tangible outputs that influence policy.
• Select financial assistance to support career transitions post-program.

How Fellows Work

• Independently on projects, with weekly mentor check-ins and final presentations.
• Projects can include policy memos, briefings, research reports, conferences, op-eds, and strategic advisories.

This fellowship is an exceptional opportunity to gain practical AI policy experience, connect with experts, and shape the future of AI governance globally.