The applications are now open for the LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026. A fully funded fellowship program in the United States offered by the Institute for Law & AI. It’s a paid fellowship programme that offers Professionals, Law students, and legal academics to develop and execute research projects in AI law and policy under the mentorship of renowned experts. The fellowship is calling applications from law students and professionals from around the world with an interest in AI law and policy.
The program features include both remote and in-person participation. The remote first fellowship lasts 10 weeks from June 15 to August 21, while the in-person fellowship lasts 1 week, either in Washington, DC, or Berkeley, CA, from June 22 to 26, 2026. The objective of the fellowship program is to empower the next generation of future leaders and ensure that the advancement of artificial intelligence is beneficial and safe for everyone.
The fellowship covers all the costs of fellows related to the programme, including a weekly stipend, travel support, accommodation, and more. No prior research experience required; you need to have an interest in AI Law and policy. To know more details about the Institute for LawAI Fellowship, read below.
LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026 in USA Overview
- Country: United States
- Host Institute: Institute of Law & AI
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Programme: Summer Research Fellowship
- Program Mode: Remote – In-person
- Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026
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Fellowship Mode & Dates
- Remote First: June 15 – August 21, 2026
- In-Person Week in the USA: June 22 – June 26, 2026
Who can Apply?
The Institute for Law & AI is inviting applications from individuals meeting the following criteria
- No country restrictions, calling applications from all nationals
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of principles applicable to AI regulation in the United States Law
- Have an interest in AI and Research policy
- No prior research experience is required
- The fellowship is for Law students, professionals, and legal academics
- Commit to full-time participation for both remote-based and in-person work.
Fellowship Benefits
The Institute for Law & AI fellowship offers a wide range of benefits, such as:
- A weekly allowance of $1500 for the program duration
- The program covers all the costs related to the in-person week in the USA, such as:
- Accommodation & meals
- Flight coverage
- Travel expenses
- Visa Assistance
- Gain real-time work experience under the mentorship of research staff & Affiliates
- Participate in Q&A sessions with renowned experts in the fields
- Networking opportunities with fellows and experts in your field
- Exposure to future opportunities within your field
Fellows Responsibilities
Fellows are expected to work full-time and participate in:
- Research work aligned with your skills & interests
- Team meetings
- Present a presentation on their research work
- Assist in other fellows’ research work and provide valuable feedback
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How to Apply for LawAI Research Fellowship in USA?
Applicants meeting the above criteria for the fellowship need to follow the following steps to apply:
Step 1: Applicants must submit an online application form via the official portal by January 30th, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Step 2: Applicants will be invitied to the asynchronous interview, which lasts 30 minutes. The interview is held to understand your perspectives on AI development
Step 3: Those who pass the above interview will now be called for the research interview, where you will discuss your research interest and goals with the research staff
Step 4: Selected applicants will be notified by mid-March 2026.
To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below. Best of Luck!
APPLY FOR AI SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2026
