IAPS AI Policy Fellowship Spring 2027: Fully Funded Three-Month Programme With $18,000–$24,000 Stipends

Overview

The Institute for AI Policy and Strategy AI Policy Fellowship Spring 2027 is a fully funded, three-month professional programme designed for individuals seeking practical careers in artificial intelligence policy, governance, and strategy. Participants work directly on live AI policy projects, receive individual mentorship from experienced policy specialists, and develop skills to address risks and opportunities associated with advanced AI systems.

The programme runs from February 22 to May 14, 2027. It includes a mandatory opening residency in Washington, D.C., from February 22 to March 5, 2027, for all participants. Available tracks include a Research Track and an Applied Track, with options to participate from Washington, D.C., London, or remotely.

Benefits

Regular Fellow stipend of US$18,000 or Senior Fellow stipend of US$24,000 for the three-month programme.
Additional US$3,000 location stipend for participants based in Washington, D.C., or London.
US$500 professional development support.
Financially supported travel and accommodation for the opening Washington, D.C., residency.
Access to healthcare benefits during participation.
Weekly one-to-one coaching, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities.

Eligibility

Open to individuals seeking to build practical careers in artificial intelligence policy, governance, and strategy.
Washington, D.C., track participants must already possess the right to work in the United States from February 22 to May 14, 2027 (no work visa sponsorship is provided).
London track participants must have appropriate existing permission to work in the United Kingdom.
Remote participants must reside in countries where IAPS can legally engage them, subject to country-specific administrative requirements.

How to Apply

Candidates should complete the application through the official GuidedTrack platform. The application takes approximately 45 minutes and consists of five sections: About You, Your Experience, Your Motivation, Communicating With Stakeholders, and Timed Reasoning.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by September 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Overview

Benefits

Regular Fellow stipend of US$18,000 or Senior Fellow stipend of US$24,000 for the three-month programme.

Additional US$3,000 location stipend for participants based in Washington, D.C., or London.

US$500 professional development support.

Financially supported travel and accommodation for the opening Washington, D.C., residency.

Access to healthcare benefits during participation.

Weekly one-to-one coaching, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities.

Eligibility

Open to individuals seeking to build practical careers in artificial intelligence policy, governance, and strategy.

Washington, D.C., track participants must already possess the right to work in the United States from February 22 to May 14, 2027 (no work visa sponsorship is provided).

London track participants must have appropriate existing permission to work in the United Kingdom.

Remote participants must reside in countries where IAPS can legally engage them, subject to country-specific administrative requirements.