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The Institute for Law & AI’s has opend applications for its Summer Research Fellowship (US) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (US) is a paid program that offers law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI law and policy, with a particular focus on United States Law and Policy. The program supports intellectual and professional development, combining tailored research mentorship with career planning and opportunities to apply legal thinking to current governance questions with policymakers, researchers, and other leaders in the field.
Weekly compensation: $1,500 (higher possible for exceptional candidates).
Travel, accommodation, and meals covered for in-person week and mid-July Summer Institute in Washington, D.C.
Close mentorship, networking, and career planning resources.
Access to Q&A sessions with leading experts.
Potential follow-on collaborations (grants, events, job opportunities).
Strong understanding of U.S. legal principles applicable to AI regulation.
Open to graduate law students (JD, LLM), PhD candidates, postdocs, professionals, and academics.
Full-time commitment required for the fellowship duration.
Must attend the in-person week.
Visa sponsorship may be possible, but depends on candidate circumstances and authorities.
Valid work authorization required.
Step 1: Submit your application form by 11:59 pm ET on January 30, 2026 (the application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete). We will not be able to assess late applications.
Step 2: Asynchronous exploratory interview (30 minutes)
Step 3: Research interview (60 minutes)
Step 4: Decision
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