IAPS is inviting applications for IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025. The last date of application is May 7.
About
The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a fully-funded, three-month program for professionals from varied backgrounds seeking to strengthen practical policy skills for managing the challenges and opportunities of advanced AI.
The program will run from September 1 to November 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and remotely.
About the Fellowship
Tackle real-world AI policy challenges
Fellows work with designated experts on projects that will influence national and global AI policies. Key policy fields include national security implications of AI, government acquisition and procurement of AI, CBRN capabilities of AI models, export controls, evaluations, geopolitics of AI, hardware-enabled mechanisms, jurisdictionally-focused policy questions (e.g., U.S., U.K., and E.U.), among several others.
Fellows’ projects can have a variety of formats depending on each expert and fellowship coordinator, and will be set in partnership with each fellow. In general, fellows are expected to finalize advanced drafts of policy writing, lead presentations or events for key stakeholders, or produce smaller outputs responding to short-term policy opportunities. These concrete outputs help strengthen fellows’ AI policy track record while achieving impactful outcomes.
Preparing you for after the Fellowship
The Fellowship is designed to support a smooth transition into an AI policy career. Whether you’re aiming to work in government, a think tank, or industry, the program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed.
In addition to working closely with a leading expert in the field, fellows receive:
- Weekly one-on-one coaching from an IAPS Fellowship Coordinator focused on career development, project management, and productivity;
- Ongoing support from IAPS researchers and policy staff, including direct feedback on their projects, such as via weekly work-in-progress sessions;
- Access to our professional network to help identify opportunities across sectors; and
- Additional financial assistance, in select cases, to support career transitions after the program.
Eligibility
Anyone is welcome to apply. We welcome a range of policy and technical backgrounds (e.g., industry, government, think tanks), and have Senior Fellow and Fellow positions for a range of seniority levels.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Financial Support
Senior Fellows will receive $22,000 and Fellows will receive $15,000 as a stipend to work full-time during the 3-month program. We can provide part-time options for exceptional candidates.
Dates & Location
Sep 1st to Nov 21st, D.C. or remote
Applicants may choose to do the Fellowship fully in-person in D.C. or remotely. All fellows will come together for a required in-person residency in D.C. on Sep 1-12.
Deadline
Apply by May 7th, 2025, 12 PM Eastern Time.
Day to Day
Fellows will strengthen their AI policy track record by working with an expert on projects such as writing policy pieces, organizing ambitious convenings, and briefing officials.
