AI and Society Fellowship – Summer 2026

Organization: Center for AI Safety (CAIS)
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Program Duration: June 1 – August 21, 2026
Application Deadline: March 24, 2026 (11:59 PM PDT)
Fellowship Stipend: $25,000
Program Type: Full-Time Research Fellowship (3 months)

Position Title

AI and Society Fellow

Program Overview

The AI and Society Fellowship hosted by the Center for AI Safety supports scholars studying the societal, political, economic, and legal impacts of artificial intelligence.

The fellowship provides a fully funded three-month research program where fellows pursue independent research related to:

• AI governance

• Economic impacts of AI

• AI regulation and law

• Global technological competition

• AI accountability and oversight

Fellows work independently while collaborating with CAIS researchers and a network of experts in academia and policy.

Responsibilities

Fellows will:

• Conduct independent research on AI and society

• Develop new research directions related to AI governance, economics, law, or policy

• Engage with CAIS researchers and partner institutions

• Participate in seminars, workshops, and guest speaker sessions

• Present their research at the final fellowship workshop

By the end of the program, fellows are expected to produce research that can be developed into:

• Academic journal articles

• Public policy papers

• Blog posts or research reports

• Lecture series or presentations

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows receive:

• $25,000 stipend

• Travel expenses to and from San Francisco

• Daily lunch and dinner at the office

• Access to leading AI researchers and policy experts

• Participation in academic events across the Bay Area AI research community

Program Community & Guest Speakers

Fellows will interact with leading scholars including:

• Chad Jones – Professor of Economics, Stanford University

• Michael Horowitz – Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania

• Yonathan Arbel – Professor of Law, University of Alabama

• Anton Korinek – Professor of Economics, University of Virginia

• Henry Farrell – Professor of International Affairs, Johns Hopkins University

• Alan Z. Rozenshtein – Associate Professor of Law, University of Minnesota

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Education

• Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), OR

• PhD or JD holder, OR

• Current PhD/JD student, OR

• Researcher with equivalent experience

Field of Study

Relevant fields include:

• Economics

• International Relations

• Law

• Political Philosophy

• Security Studies

• Other related disciplines

Research Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• A strong research background

• Evidence of producing high-quality academic or policy research

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Writing sample

• Research proposal

• Statement of fellowship goals

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a remote interview.

Selection Timeline