Applications are currently being accepted for The Collective Intelligence Project (CIP) Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Collective Intelligence Project is seeking three research fellows to work with our proprietary datasets and produce original academic and public-facing outputs at the intersection of AI, public values, and democratic governance. This is an opportunity to conduct original, publishable researchusing data that does not exist anywhere else.
Exclusive access to new large-scale multi-country deliberative datasets on public AI values
Fixed stipend paid in thee milestone-based tranches over 6 months
Co-authorship on CIP Working Papers
Public visibility via CIP’s channels and affiliation with a recognized AI governance organization
Peer network with the other two fellows in the cohort
Direct input into future CIP research projects and data collections
Applications must include the following:
A 1-page research proposal describing your proposed research, the specific data you would draw on, and why the questions are worth answering. Proposals should be grounded in our data available (above) and can include other publicly available data.
A CV, resume, (2 pages max), or LinkedIn profile.
A brief statement (200–300 words) describing your experience with large datasets and your interest in CIP’s work.
A writing sample demonstrating analytical rigor (a paper, working paper, or blog post).
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