Applications are currently being accepted for the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) Impact AI Fellowship 2027 in Germany. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About HIIG Impact AI Fellowship
Applications are currently being accepted for the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) Impact AI Fellowship 2027 in Germany. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Benefits of HIIG Impact AI Fellowship
If you are selected for the Impact AI Fellowship, here is what your funding package includes:
- A fixed fellowship stipend of €5,000 per person for the ten-week period
- Financial support for travel and accommodation necessary for participation in the in-person weeks in Berlin
- Comprehensive training in the Impact AI Method led by researchers and practitioners
- Individual supervision from the Impact AI research team and a vibrant peer-learning environment
- Lead authorship of a case report with opportunities for future academic collaboration
HIIG Impact AI Fellowship Requirements
To be eligible for the Impact AI Fellowship, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You must work in academia, journalism, a civil society organization, a public institution, or a company engaged with AI, sustainability, or the public interest.
- A Master’s degree is generally required. However, candidates with professional experience and adequate training equivalent to a Master’s degree are strongly encouraged to apply.
- You must have a track record of research experience or professional expertise in AI, sustainability, or the public interest.
- Applicants who are embedded in an organizational setting that will allow them to continue using the assessment method beyond the fellowship are highly desired.
- You must commit to a full-time, in-person presence in Berlin during Weeks 1 and 7 of the fellowship.
- You must be able to reliably manage part-time remote work and participate in all mandatory online check-ins during the other weeks.
Application Date and Process
When preparing your application, you will need to gather the following documents and combine them into a single PDF file:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 4 pages
- Letter of motivation detailing your level of AI expertise, organizational background, and motivation – maximum 2 pages
- Description of the proposed AI project – maximum 2 pages (Only required if you are proposing a specific case study yourself)
If you are interested in applying for the Impact AI Fellowship, follow these steps carefully:
- Attend an Information Session: You must join one of the online information calls (on 10 November 2026 at 10 am CET or 17 November 2026 at 3 pm CET) to receive access details and timelines for the new application window.
- Prepare Your Documents: Combine your CV, Motivation Letter, and (if applicable) project description into a single PDF file.
- Submit Online: Once the portal reopens, access the official online application form to upload your documents.
Application Deadline
17 November, 2026
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