Applications are now open for the fully-funded IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 for professionals from varied backgrounds!

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Closing Date: 7 May 2025

Applications are now open for the fully-funded IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 for professionals from varied backgrounds!

AI Policy Fellowship 2025

The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a fully-funded, three-month program for professionals from varied backgrounds seeking to strengthen practical policy skills for managing the challenges and opportunities of advanced AI. The program will run from September 1 to November 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and remotely.

IAPS AI Policy Fellowship Overview

Dates and Location: Sep 1st to Nov 21st D.C. or remote. Applicants may choose to do the Fellowship fully in-person in D.C. or remotely. All fellows will come together for a required in-person residency in D.C. on Sep 1-12.
Financial Support
Senior Fellows will receive $22,000 and Fellows will receive $15,000 as a stipend to work full-time during the 3-month program. IAPS can provide part-time options for exceptional candidates.
Who Should Apply? Anyone is welcome to apply. IAPS welcomes a range of policy and technical backgrounds (e.g., industry, government, think tanks), and have Senior Fellow and Fellow positions for a range of seniority levels.
Day-to-day. Fellows will strengthen their AI policy track record by working with an expert on projects such as writing policy pieces, organizing ambitious convenings, and briefing officials.

About the 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 IAPS professional network to help identify opportunities across sectors; and
Additional financial assistance, in select cases, to support career transitions after the program.

Join the community in Washington, D.C.

All fellows will begin the program with a two-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C. (September 1–12), where they will connect with the full IAPS team and partner experts. During this time, fellows will meet their designated expert, participate in trainings on AI systems and policy challenges, workshop their fellowship projects, and take part in a range of events—including roundtables, policy briefings, and informal networking gatherings.

For fellows based in D.C. throughout the program, IAPS will offer office space and regular in-person events to support ongoing collaboration and engagement.

Join remotely from around the world

IAPS welcomes remote fellows from many countries and provides multiple ways to stay connected and engaged. Every fellow (D.C. or remote) receives a support budget that can be used for in-person opportunities, such as attending conferences or meeting with their assigned expert.

As a remote-first organization, IAPS has the systems and experience to fully support remote fellows participation and are able to legally hire in many countries. However, due to administrative or legal constraints, there may be some exceptions. These vary by individual circumstance, and IAPS will follow up directly if there are any limitations based on your location. If you have questions about a specific country, feel free to contact us at [email protected].