About this opportunity
The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) is inviting applications for its AI Policy Fellowship, a three month program built for people who want to do serious work at the intersection of AI and public policy. Instead of a generic internship, you are paired 1:1 with an AI policy expert and contribute to real research and policy work over the full term.
The fellowship pays a US$18,000 stipend, so it is designed to be accessible even if you cannot afford to work unpaid. You can take it up in Washington, in London, or remotely, and the remote track still brings the cohort together for two weeks in Washington.
One of the most welcoming parts of this fellowship is the
Eligibility
it is open to any background. Whether you come from law, economics, computer science, journalism or grassroots organizing, what matters is curiosity about AI policy and a readiness to learn by doing.
Applications close on 27 September 2026 through The Possibilists directory. If AI policy has been the career you keep circling back to, this is a rare chance to step into it with mentorship and a stipend behind you.
What you receive
- US$18,000 stipend for the three month fellowship
- One on one work with an AI policy expert
- Placement in Washington, London or remote
- Two weeks in Washington for remote fellows
Who can apply
- Open to any background
How to apply
- Open The Possibilists directory at https://thepossibilists.org/directory/
- Locate the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship listing
- Submit your application before 27 September 2026
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
Is the fellowship paid?
Yes, fellows receive a US$18,000 stipend for the three month term.
Do I need a technical background?
No. The fellowship is open to any background.
Can I do the fellowship remotely?
Yes. Remote fellows spend two weeks in Washington as part of the program.
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