Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026–2027: Fully Funded AI Safety Strategy and Governance Program with $8,400 Monthly Stipend
The Constellation Institute Astra Fellowship offers a fully funded, in-person program for researchers and professionals focusing on advanced artificial intelligence strategy and governance.
Overview
The Constellation Institute Astra Fellowship – Strategy and Governance Stream is a fully funded, full-time program designed for talented researchers and professionals who want to work on critical strategy and governance questions surrounding advanced artificial intelligence. The program runs from September 2026 through February 2027, primarily at Constellation’s research center in Berkeley, California, with a secondary research hub available through the London Initiative for Safe AI (LISA) in the UK.
Benefits
- A monthly stipend of $8,400.
- A $2,000 travel budget for workshops and conferences.
- Weekly mentorship from senior experts in AI safety.
- Dedicated weekly research-management support.
- Visa support for specified U.S. pathways such as J-1, F-1/CPT, and OPT.
- Access to Constellation’s active AI safety research community and startup incubation services.
- Career transition support following the program.
Eligibility
The program is intended for applicants capable of addressing difficult strategic questions surrounding advanced AI. Preferred qualifications include:
- Deep familiarity with catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI.
- Experience in macrostrategy research, grantmaking, or cause-prioritization.
- The ability to independently set and pursue research agendas.
- Professional experience in public policy, empirical AI work, or related technical and institutional strategy fields.
- Strong communication skills and the capacity to work autonomously.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare the following materials:
- A resume.
- At least two references (preferably including someone within the Constellation network).
- Highly recommended written work samples, such as research papers, policy briefs, or blog posts.
Candidates can register their interest and access the application information directly via the official Astra Fellowship – Strategy and Governance Stream page.
Deadline
The current Strategy and Governance page does not publish a specific application closing date for the upcoming cohort and instead invites prospective candidates to complete an expression-of-interest form.