Applications are now open for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 — a fully funded research fellowship hosted in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This prestigious 8-week program welcomes international applicants from all academic backgrounds who are passionate about exploring the risks and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The fellowship begins on 2nd February 2026 and offers participants a unique opportunity to work on AI safety, governance, and risk mitigation projects alongside world-class researchers at Cambridge. The goal is to ensure the safe, secure, and beneficial development of AI systems for humanity.
🌍 Details About the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026
Host Country | United Kingdom |
Location | Cambridge, UK |
Duration | 8 Weeks |
Start Date | 2nd February 2026 |
Funding Type | Fully Funded |
Application Deadline | 3rd November 2025 |
💰 Financial Benefits
The ERA AI Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded program designed to support fellows throughout their stay in Cambridge.
The program covers:
🧠 Research Focus Areas
The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship welcomes applications from a variety of disciplines, including computer science, social sciences, law, and policy. Fellows will work on one or more of the following focus areas:
1. Technical AI Safety
Ensuring AI systems are secure, reliable, and under human control throughout their design and deployment phases.
2. AI Governance
Developing evidence-based frameworks and policies to guide AI innovation responsibly and ethically.
3. Technical AI Governance (TechGov)
Integrating technical and governance approaches — using AI system architectures and algorithms to ensure accountability, transparency, and policy compliance.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 is open to applicants from all countries who meet the following requirements:
📝 Application Process
The application process for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 is fully online and free of charge.
