Job Description
Job Description: A fully-funded 3‑month professional fellowship (Sep–Nov 2025) run by the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) to strengthen practical AI policy skills for participants from industry, government, or academia.
Role Description: Fellows are matched with an AI policy expert and collaborate on real-world AI policy projects (e.g. writing policy papers, organizing convenings, briefing officials). They work full-time (40h/wk), develop outputs with their mentor, and learn about national/global AI policy issues. The program includes a 2-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C., after which fellows may continue on-site (if local) or remotely.
Location: Washington, D.C. (with option to participate remotely worldwide). All fellows gather in D.C. for a required residency (Sept 1–12).
Application Cycle: Annual (runs each year, Sep–Nov). .
What You’ll Need:
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At least a bachelor’s degree (professionals and advanced students welcome).
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Resume/CV and transcripts (if academic).
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Application essays (the online form asks about your background, project interests, and how you’d use the $2K project grant).
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(For D.C. option) U.S. work authorization during the program (they cannot sponsor visas).
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Preferred/Required Qualifications:
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Demonstrated interest in AI and policy (backgrounds from tech, think tanks, government, etc. are encouraged).
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Experience or coursework related to AI, public policy, or national security.
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Strong written and analytical skills.
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Benefits and Perks:
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Competitive stipend: $22,000 (for Senior Fellows) or $15,000 (Fellows) for the 3-month program.
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$2,000 project grant to support a research deliverable.
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Career coaching from IAPS staff, weekly mentorship, and networking with AI policy experts.
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Experience working on high-impact AI issues (e.g. AI procurement, national security, ethics) alongside top researchers.
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Where and How to Apply: Applications open once a year on the IAPS website. Prospective applicants should apply via the online portal at iaps.ai/fellowship when announced. (Email newsletter for updates.)
