Applications are currently being accepted for the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) Impact AI Fellowship Program 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 Program
The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) will be opening its doors to new Impact AI fellows in 2027! By putting a newly developed, innovative impact assessment method into practice, the Impact AI Fellowship Programme offers fellows a unique opportunity to explore the actual impacts of AI applications on society and the environment. Interdisciplinary research will enable fellows to generate evidence and contribute to the debate on AI for sustainability and the public interest.
The aim of the fellowship is for participants to learn the Impact AI Method and apply it in practice. To do so, they will conduct a complete impact assessment of an AI project, from preparing and conducting interviews through data analysis to writing a final assessment report. The programme combines workshops, expert input, peer exchange and independent work. Throughout the fellowship, fellows will receive close guidance and support from the Impact AI research team.
Benefits of HIIG Impact AI Fellowship Program
- €5,000 fellowship payment during the ten-week program
- Instruction in AI impact assessment using the Impact AI Method
- Personalised advice from the Impact AI research team
- Opportunities for idea sharing and workshops by researchers and practitioners
- Lead authorship of a case report with possible future collaboration and publication
- Possible financial aid for required travel and lodging for the in-person program
- Ability to complete a large portion of work remotely
- Two weeks of an in-person Berlin workshop
HIIG Impact AI Fellowship Program Requirements
- Eligible nationalities: All Nationalities
- A master’s degree is necessary
- Candidates may work in academic institutes and research centers
- Candidates may work in media outlets and journalism
- Candidates may work in organisations of civil society
- Candidates may work in governmental organisations and public institutions
- Candidates may work in private businesses engaged in sustainability, AI, or the public interest
- Strong interest in research and willingness to learn and implement a rigorous impact assessment technique
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating with people from different fields
- Experience in the appropriate field helps but is not required
- Applicants are not required to have an established academic publishing record
Application Date and Process
- Finish the online application using the official call for applications
- Attend an online information session on 10 November 2026 at 10:00 or 17 November 2026 at 15:00 for details
- Prepare a completed application form
- Attach a CV or Resume
- Attach a motivation letter
- Provide a criminal record certificate
- Provide a valid passport
- Provide a proposed AI project description of maximum two pages, if applicable
- Attach any other relevant supporting documents
Application Deadline
15 January, 2027
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