Application are currently being accepted for the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About FAS AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship
The FAS fellowship focuses on the growing need for practical policy responses to the opportunities and risks associated with frontier AI.
As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly capable, governments, researchers, companies and civil society organizations are exploring how to address issues such as AI safety, cybersecurity, compute governance, transparency and accountability.
Benefits of FAS AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship
- A $5,000 stipend. The Fellow with the most specific and actionable policy memo and advocacy plan may also receive an additional $1,000 merit award.
- An additional travel stipend to cover select expenses for the California retreat and Washington, DC, Capstone event.
- Professional editing of written products developed during the fellowship.
- Invitations to FAS programming, curated updates on the rapidly evolving federal S&T landscape, and interactive “deep dive” sessions on practical aspects of policy entrepreneurship.
- Policy-engagement training provided by the staff at the Federation of American Scientists
- Support from FAS in connecting with key experts and actors.
- Monthly individual check-ins with a dedicated FAS staff mentor, plus additional meetings and communications as needed.
FAS AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship Requirements
They encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. This fellowship is particularly well suited for early- to mid-career professionals with limited experience working directly in public policy who are eager to translate technical or subject-matter expertise into practical policy impact. Ideal applicants may come from technical AI research, academia, think tanks, civil society, industry, law, cybersecurity, national security, or related disciplines.
Applications will be evaluated holistically. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of a significant frontier AI safety, security, or governance challenge.
- A concrete, implementation-oriented policy idea with a credible pathway toward real-world adoption.
- Thoughtful consideration of the institutions, decision-makers, and stakeholders needed to implement their proposal.
- An understanding of the practical challenges associated with advancing policy and a willingness to engage constructively with them.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a demonstrated interest in translating ideas into practical policy impact.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
07 September, 2026
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