The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications! This fully funded 3-month program is designed for professionals, researchers, and policy enthusiasts from around the world who are passionate about shaping the future of AI governance and ethics.
Hosted in Washington, DC, fellows will begin the program with a mandatory 12-day in-person residency from September 1–12, 2025, followed by the option to complete the remaining fellowship either in-person or remotely. The full program runs from September 1 to November 21, 2025.
Whether you’re a policy thinker, academic, or advocate from any discipline, this is your chance to collaborate with AI experts, tackle real-world AI policy challenges, and produce impactful policy recommendations.
Program Overview
- Host Country: United States
- Location: Washington, DC (in-person or remote)
- Fellowship Dates: September 1 – November 21, 2025
- Residency Period: September 1–12, 2025 (mandatory in-person in DC)
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: May 7, 2025
Financial Support
- Senior Fellows: Receive a $22,000 stipend
- Junior Fellows: Receive a $15,000 stipend
All fellows will have travel and accommodation covered during the residency.
Fellowship Goals
The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship aims to:
- Develop practical AI policy solutions
- Enhance global understanding of emerging AI threats and opportunities
- Produce actionable policy outputs
- Support professional growth and mentorship
- Foster international collaboration in AI governance
Focus Areas
Participants will work on high-impact topics, including:
- National Security & AI
- AI Export Controls & Evaluations
- Geopolitical Dynamics of AI
- Hardware & AI Governance
- Government AI Procurement
- CBRN Capabilities of AI Models
- Jurisdiction-Based AI Policy (US, UK, EU, etc.)
Who Can Apply?
- Open to applicants worldwide
- No technical AI background required
- Candidates with legal work rights in the U.S. may choose the full in-person format
- Strong interest or experience in AI policy, tech policy, law, ethics, or public policy preferred
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application through the official website.
This is your opportunity to make a global impact in AI policy, collaborate with brilliant minds, and build your professional portfolio in one of the most rapidly evolving sectors.
Don’t miss out — apply before May 7, 2025!
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