Applications are currently being accepted for the PIBBSS Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About PIBBSS Fellowship
A 3-month interdisciplinary program connecting researchers with AI safety mentors.Work on projects at the intersection of your field and AI safety. This program focuses on selecting excellent researchers and matching them with mentors suited to their experience and goals. The program is targeted toward those with research experience, coming from diverse fields, looking to transition into AI safety.
Benefits of PIBBSS Fellowship
- $3,000/month stipend (full-time commitment)
- Accommodation provided: Private bedroom for each attendee (may be in a shared apartment)
- Workday meals provided at the office (lunch, dinner, snacks)
- One return flight for Cape Town, South Africa
- Short-term visa support letters available
- Pre-program reading group on AI risks (remote)
- Multi-day opening and closing retreat with cohort and AI safety researchers
- 3 month full-time research with dedicated mentor
- Shared office space with regular speaker talks and community events
- Final symposium presentation in Spring 2027
PIBBSS Fellowship Requirements
- Researchers motivated to contribute to AI safety with expertise in fields studying complex and intelligent systems
- Relevant fields include Mathematics, Neuroscience and cognitive science, Dynamical systems theory, Physics, Philosophy, Political and economic theory, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Linguistics, Media studies, Humanities
- Aimed at PhD and postdoctoral researchers, but welcome applicants with substantial research experience regardless of credentials
- Accept applicants from all countries
Application Date and Process
Applications for the 2026-2027 Winter fellowship are now open. The process includes:
Stage 1: Written application
- CV/résumé
- Personal statement (600-800 words on research background and motivation)
- Past work samples (optional but recommended)
Stage 2-4: Interviews and project development
Multiple interview rounds to discuss research interests, develop project proposals, and match with mentors.
Application Deadline
20 July, 2026
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