Applications for the Cambridge AI Fellowship 2026 are now open.
The Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship is a fully funded 8-week research programme hosted in Cambridge, UK, with accommodation, meal provisions during working hours, visa support, and travel expense coverage.
Fellows also receive a salary equivalent to £34,125 per year, which will be prorated to the duration of the Fellowship.
In this post, we will provide you more details about the fellowship and how you can successfully submit your application.
Cambridge AI Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: UK
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | £34,125 Salary per year | Accommodation | Travel & Visa | Meals
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 3, 2025.
Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026 Details:
The applications are now open for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026, taking place in Cambridge, UK. The fellowship is open to international applicants from around the world. It is an 8-week research program starting in the winter on 2nd February 2026.
The fellowship is open to applicants from a wide range of subject areas. The objective of the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship is to investigate the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
During an 8-week research program, fellows will develop and work on projects focused on ensuring the development and deployment of increasingly powerful AI systems are safe, secure, and beneficial to humanity. More details are below.
Eligibility Requirements for Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026
To be considered for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026, you must:
- Be a UK or an international applicant.
- Be 18 years or older
- Be individuals with unique perspectives that can significantly improve the understanding of AI risks.
- Be professionals from adjacent technical or policy fields seeking to transition into the domain of AI governance/safety.
- Be Early-Career Researchers looking to deepen their expertise in either technical/or governance research related to AI risk.
- Be PhD Students looking to align their current research with AI safety concerns.
Benefits of Cambridge AI Fellowship 2026
The Cambridge AI Fellowship offers;
- a salary equivalent to £34,125 per year, which will be prorated to the duration of the Fellowship.
- complimentary accommodation, meal provisions during working hours, visa support, and travel expense coverage.
- expert mentorship & research support
- networking and learning opportunities
Focus Areas for Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026
- Technical AI Safety:
- Goal: To ensure AI systems are rigorously designed to be safe and under human control.
- AI Governance:
- Goal: To establish effective, evidence-based governance frameworks to steer AI development responsibly.
- Technical AI Governance (TechGov):
- Goal: To leverage the technical aspects of AI (like system architectures and algorithms) to enforce transparency, accountability, and policy compliance.
How to Apply for Cambridge AI Fellowship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Cambridge ERA AI Fellowship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should click the green button below to apply online from the official website.
NB: There is no application fee required.
USE THIS LINK TO APPLY
