Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative (CBAI) Summer Research Fellowship in AI Safety 2026 (Fully-Funded)

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About CBAI Summer Research Fellowship in AI Safety

The Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative Summer Research Fellowship in AI Safety is an intensive, fully-funded, nine-week research program hosted in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 8 to August 10. It is designed to support talented researchers aiming to advance their careers in AI safety, covering interpretability, multi-agent safety, formal verification, risk management frameworks, and other technical and governance domains. Fellows work closely with established mentors and in-house research managers, participate in weekly workshops and speaker events, and gain invaluable research experience and networking opportunities within the vibrant AI safety community at institutions like Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Boston, and leading AI safety organizations.

• Sponsor Organisation: Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative

Benefits of CBAI Summer Research Fellowship in AI Safety

• Stipend : $10,000 over the nine-week fellowship.
• Accommodation: For participants coming from outside the Boston Metropolitan Area, we will arrange housing for the entire program through Harvard dorms and Airbnb.
• Meals: Free weekday lunches and dinners, plus snacks, coffee, and beverages.
• Dedicated Workspace: 24/7 office access in Harvard Square; a few minutes from Harvard Yard.
• Mentorship: Weekly individual mentorship (1–2 hrs/week) from researchers at renowned institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Boston University, Goodfire, AVERI, Institute for Progress, and others.
• Professional Development: Dedicated in-house research managers providing high-touch research support to strengthen your research skills, clarify the research direction, and contribute to your career trajectory in AI safety research.
• Networking and Community: Weekly speaker event series with renowned researchers in the field, and events, workshops, and socials with the AI safety research community in the city.
• Research Support: They will provide compute support for up to $10,000 to each fellow in the form of API credits and on-demand GPUs, as well as conference support, should you submit a paper to conferences or workshops.
• Extension Fellowship: For those interested in continuing their research, we offer an extension program up to 6 months.

 

CBAI Summer Research Fellowship in AI Safety Requirements

They welcome applications from anyone deeply committed to advancing the safety and responsible governance of artificial intelligence. Ideal candidates include:

• Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD students — and Postdocs — looking to explore or deepen their engagement in AI safety research.

• Recent graduates who are aiming to transition into technical or governance AI safety research.

• Individuals who are passionate about addressing the risks associated with advanced AI systems.

Eligibility: They accept OPT & CPT if you are an international student in the US. But we are unable to sponsor visas for this program.

Note: Participants must be 18 years or older to apply for this fellowship.

Application Date and Process

Our application process consists of four steps:

• General application form
• 15-minute interview with CBAI
• Mentor-specific question, test task, or code screening (if applicable)
• An interview with the mentor

Application Deadline

12 April, 2026

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