The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026, which will take place in Cambridge, UK, is currently accepting applications. All fields are welcome to apply for this esteemed 8-week fully funded research program, which starts on February 2, 2026. Researchers, engineers, and policy experts have a rare opportunity to work together on the important topic of AI ethics and safety thanks to the fellowship.
The goal of the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship is to examine and reduce the dangers related to artificial intelligence (AI). In order to guarantee that increasingly potent AI systems are created and implemented in ways that are safe, secure, transparent, and advantageous to society, fellows will work on individual or group research projects.
In addition to having access to Cambridge’s top-notch research environment, participants will receive mentoring from top AI and ethics specialists and have the chance to share their discoveries in seminars and group discussions. By integrating viewpoints from computer science, philosophy, law, economics, and the social sciences, the curriculum promotes interdisciplinary methods.
It is anticipated that at the fellowship’s conclusion, participants will have produced significant research findings that advance international discussions on responsible AI governance. Below are application instructions and further information.
Host Country: UK
University: Cambridge University
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Focus Areas
Technical AI Safety:
Aims to ensure that AI systems are designed, tested, and deployed safely, remaining under reliable human oversight and control at all times.
AI Governance:
Seeks to develop evidence-based and effective governance frameworks that promote the responsible development and regulation of AI technologies globally.
Technical AI Governance (TechGov):
Focuses on utilizing the technical foundations of AI—such as system architectures, algorithms, and model design—to enhance transparency, accountability, and adherence to policy and ethical standards.
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply; the application is open to applicants worldwide.
- Candidates must be at least eighteen years old.
- We welcome PhD candidates who are interested in integrating AI safety and risk reduction issues into their current research to submit.
- We encourage professionals who want to get into AI governance or AI safety research from related technological or policy domains.
- The best candidates are early-career scholars who want to deepen their knowledge of the technical or governance facets of AI risk.
- We strongly encourage people to apply if they have a unique perspective or interdisciplinary ideas that can improve the global understanding of AI hazards and safety.
Benefits:
- Stipend to Cover expenditures: Throughout the fellowship, fellows will receive a monetary stipend to cover personal and research-related expenditures, guaranteeing a comfortable and successful stay.
- Accommodations: For the duration of the 8-week program, fully subsidized lodging will be offered, providing comfortable and practical living arrangements near the Cambridge research facilities.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will all be provided each day, enabling participants to concentrate entirely on their research and group projects without having to worry about extra living expenses.
- Visa Support: To guarantee seamless and prompt processing for participants from abroad, comprehensive help with visa applications and documents will be offered.
- Flight Back Tickets: After the fellowship is over, the program will pay for each fellow’s round-trip economy-class flight from their home country to Cambridge, UK, and back.
Deadline: November 03, 2025
