About this opportunity
AI is reshaping biology in both directions, building new scientific power and opening new risks at the same time. The AIxBio Fellowship brings together technically minded people who want to work on that seam, and it pays for the whole 10 weeks. Fellows receive a GBP 10,000 total stipend, expert mentorship, research management support, workshops and a network spanning AI, biology, policy and security, all while working full time in Cambridge.
Three tracks keep the programme practical for different kinds of builders. The Research Track suits people investigating AI enabled biological risks, the Placement Track puts fellows inside organisations working on real problems, and the Founding Track supports entrepreneurs creating tools and ventures for the field. Prior formal research experience is not required, and the published information sets no nationality restriction beyond being 18 or older. The 2027 cohort runs from 18 January to 26 March 2027, and applications close on 19 October 2026.
What you receive
- GBP 10,000 stipend for the 10 week programme
- Expert mentorship and research management support
- Workshops with specialists in AI and biosecurity
- Networking across AI, biology, policy and security
- Three tracks: Research, Placement and Founding
Who can apply
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a strong interest in problems at the intersection of AI and biosecurity
- Be able to participate full time in Cambridge for 10 weeks
- Want to contribute to reducing global catastrophic biological risks
Who should not apply
- Applicants younger than 18
- People unable to join full time in Cambridge for the 10 week programme
Documents to prepare
- Application form on the official AIxBio form platform
How to apply
- Review the three fellowship tracks and pick the one that fits your background
- Complete the official application form
- Submit before 19 October 2026
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed against motivation, technical depth and potential contribution
- Selected fellows join the cohort running from 18 January to 26 March 2027
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Do I need a research background?
No. Prior formal research experience is not required, and applicants can show potential through technical work, entrepreneurship or policy experience.
Is there a nationality restriction?
The published programme information states no nationality or citizenship restriction beyond being 18 or older.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 19 October 2026.
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