AI Policy Fellowship

Tackle real-world AI policy challenges

Fellows work with designated experts on projects that will influence national and global AI policies. Key policy fields include national security implications of AI, government acquisition and procurement of AI, CBRN capabilities of AI models, export controls, evaluations, geopolitics of AI, hardware-enabled mechanisms, jurisdictionally-focused policy questions (e.g., U.S., U.K., and E.U.), among several others.

Fellows’ projects can have a variety of formats depending on each expert and fellowship coordinator, and will be set in partnership with each fellow. In general, fellows are expected to finalize advanced drafts of policy writing, lead presentations or events for key stakeholders, or produce smaller outputs responding to short-term policy opportunities. These concrete outputs help strengthen fellows’ AI policy track record while achieving impactful outcomes.

Preparing you for after the Fellowship

The Fellowship is designed to support a smooth transition into an AI policy career. Whether you’re aiming to work in government, a think tank, or industry, the program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed.

In addition to working closely with a leading expert in the field, fellows receive:

• Weekly one-on-one coaching from an IAPS Fellowship Coordinator focused on career development, project management, and productivity;

• Ongoing support from IAPS researchers and policy staff, including direct feedback on their projects, such as via weekly work-in-progress sessions;

• Access to our professional network to help identify opportunities across sectors; and

• Additional financial assistance, in select cases, to support career transitions after the program.