Apply Now: GovAI Summer Fellowship 2026 in London (Fully Funded)

Would you like to spend your summer in London while gaining hands-on experience in AI governance? Applications are now open for the GovAI Summer Fellowship 2026, a fully funded three-month program hosted in London, United Kingdom.

The fellowship runs from June 8 to August 28, 2026, and is open to applicants from all countries. It is specifically designed for early-career individuals and professionals who are new to the field of AI governance and want to build strong foundations in responsible AI policy, research, and practice.

Selected fellows will work closely with the GovAI team, deepen their understanding of AI governance frameworks and ethics, and connect with leading experts in the field. There is no application fee, and visa sponsorship is available for international participants.

GovAI Summer Fellowship 2026: Key Details

Host Country: United Kingdom
Location: GovAI Office, London
Duration: 3 Months
Program Dates: June 8 – August 28, 2026
Funding: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026

Financial Benefits

The GovAI Summer Fellowship is fully funded and includes:

£12,000 stipend for the full fellowship period
Travel expenses to and from London
Meals during the program
Visa sponsorship for international fellows

Fellowship Tracks

Applicants can choose between two tracks:

1. Research Track

Fellows will design and conduct an independent research project related to AI governance.

2. Applied Track

Fellows will work on practical, non-traditional research projects focused on real-world applications of AI governance.

Objective of the GovAI Fellowship

The GovAI Summer Fellowship aims to support innovative work in AI Governance, which focuses on the principles, policies, and practices guiding the development, deployment, and regulation of artificial intelligence.

Each fellow is paired with a supervisor from the GovAI team or its affiliate network. Alumni of the program have gone on to work at top AI organizations, including DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to applicants of all nationalities
Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including:
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Computer Science
- Economics
- History
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Law
No specific degree requirement
Applicants should have relevant academic, research, or professional experience related to AI, policy, or governance