Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline13 September 2026 — 5 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1825
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About This Scholarship

The Cambridge ERA:AI Fellowship is a 10-week research programme hosted in Cambridge, UK, starting January 18, 2027, designed to support researchers and professionals working on technical AI safety and governance of advanced AI systems. The fully funded fellowship provides a £10,000 stipend, visa support, travel expenses, meals, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities for talented individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • £10,000 stipend
  • Visa support
  • Travel expense coverage
  • Meals during working hours
  • Dedicated desk space in Cambridge
  • Expert mentorship
  • Research management support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Networking opportunities
  • Access to community of researchers and professionals
  • Additional financial assistance available in special cases for career transitions

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be at least 18 years old
  • 2 Commitment to ERA's mission in AI safety and governance
  • 3 Can be from any academic or professional background (technical, policy, security, legal, economic, research or other relevant fields)

How to Apply

1
Submit written application with short essay questions (approximately 2 hours to complete)
2
Top ~20% of candidates invited to Round 1 interviews (late September)
3
Selected applicants invited to Round 2 interview (early October)
4
References contacted during Round 2 invitation
5
Final acceptance offers made
6
Work with ERA to develop project ideas and match with mentors
📅 10 weeks

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