PIBBSS Summer Research Fellowship – 2026

Organization: PrincInt (Princeton Interdisciplinary AI Safety Research)
Level: PhD candidates, Postdoctoral researchers, or experienced researchers from diverse fields
Field: AI Safety, Cooperative AI, Multi-Agent Systems, Cognitive Science, Policy, Complex Systems
Location: London, UK (in-person; remote for exceptional candidates)
Duration: 3 months (June – September 2026)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2026
Stipend: $4,000/month + $1,000/month housing allowance + meals + travel support

Overview

The PIBBSS Summer Fellowship is a 3-month interdisciplinary program connecting researchers with AI safety mentors. Fellows work on projects at the intersection of their expertise and AI safety, with guidance from mentors tailored to their experience and goals.

This program is designed for researchers seeking to transition into AI safety and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across fields like neuroscience, physics, philosophy, law, ecology, linguistics, and social sciences.

Program Structure & Benefits

• Pre-program Reading Group: 8-week remote preparation on AI risks (April–May)

• Opening & Closing Retreats: Multi-day cohort retreats with AI safety researchers

• Full-Time Research: 3 months of dedicated research with mentorship

• Community & Networking: Shared office space, talks, and community events

• Final Symposium: Present your research in September

• Financial Support: Stipend, housing allowance, meals, travel costs, short-term visa support

Cooperative AI Track

Supported by the Cooperative AI Foundation, up to 6 fellows focus on improving cooperative intelligence of AI systems, including:

• Evaluating cooperation-relevant capabilities

• Studying multi-agent interactions and emergent behaviors

• Addressing information asymmetries and transparency

• Conducting fundamental research on cooperation in complex systems

Applicants from game theory, multi-agent systems, behavioral economics, organizational psychology, political science, anthropology, biology, and network science are especially encouraged.

Who Should Apply

• Researchers motivated to contribute to AI safety

• Relevant fields: mathematics, neuroscience, physics, philosophy, law, ecology, linguistics, political/economic/social theory, media studies

• Applicants with substantial research experience are welcome, even without PhD credentials

• Open to all countries

Application Process

1. Written Application: CV, personal statement (600–800 words), optional work samples

2. Interviews & Project Development: Multiple rounds to discuss research interests, develop project proposals, and match with mentors

3. Cooperative AI Track: Additional review stage with CAIF

Outcomes & Community

• Exposure to interdisciplinary AI safety research

• Mentorship and guidance for career development

• Opportunities to continue research after the fellowship

• Community of peers and AI safety experts

Apply By: 14 January 2026
Apply Link: PIBBSS Summer 2026 Application