Call for applications for the GovAI Research Fellowship 2026. The Governance of AI (GOVAI) is pleased to announce its research fellowship position and invites applications from talented researchers interested in artificial intelligence, public policy, technology governance, or AI safety from across the world. The selected fellows will join GovAI on a two-year contract with the possibility of extension. The selected fellows will conduct high-quality research and contribute to discussions that influence companies, government, and other decision-makers. There are no strict requirements; GovAI welcomes applicants from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds with established expertise in an area relevant to AI governance. Selected fellows will be placed in the UK or the United States. Visa sponsorship is available for the UK. Learn more below.
GovAI Research Fellowship 2026 Overview
- Host Organization: Governance of AI (GovAI)
- Position: Research Fellow
- Field: AI Governance & Research
- Duration: 2 Years (Renewable)
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: August 16th, 2026
Location
The research fellow position is based in:
- London, UK
- Washington, DC, USA
Research Areas
GovAI works across a wide range of AI governance topics; the research areas include:
- AI risk management
- AI threat modeling
- Economics of AI
- Geopolitics of AI
- Public policy
- Technical AI governance
Fellows Responsibilities:
Fellows will produce:
- Publications and academic research.
- Policy memos and policy reports.
- Research articles & blogs.
- Strategic advice for decision makers.
- Create a research agenda on new projects.
- Mentor junior researchers.
- Organize events around governance questions.
- Conduct independent research.
Fellow Benefits & Coverage
The GovAi offers fellows with:
- A competitive salary depending on location and experience:
- London: £84,000–£103,500 per year.
- Washington, DC: $134,500–$170,000 per year.
- Additional compensation is available for higher-cost locations.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Wellbeing budget.
- Annual Professional development budget.
- Childcare budget.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee pension contribution.
- 33 days of paid vacation.
Who can Apply?
- GovAI welcomes candidates from all academic or professional backgrounds
- Demonstrate expertise in an area relevant to AI governance
- Possess multiple years of relevant research or policy expertise
- Familiarity with the AI governance field
- Submit a compelling research proposal with a clear vision to impact
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion to mentor other researchers
- Be able to work independently
Previous fellows have come from the fields of Computer Science, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Philosophy, Law, Government, and Civil society.
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- Frontier AI Security Residency 2026 in Cambridge, UK
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How to Apply?
Candidates interested in the research position should review the official requirements and submit their application through the offical GovAI application portal before the mentioned deadline.
Application Deadline: 16 August 2026 at 23:59
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