The University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme 2026 (With up to £2,000 Monthly Stipend)

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About The University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme

The Fellowship Programme is designed for practicing professionals and academics from any discipline, who hold a continuing role within a university, not-for-profit research organisation, or industry, or who are otherwise professionally established and actively engaging with the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.

• Sponsor Organisation: Institute for Ethics in AI

Benefits of The University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme

The Accelerator Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to advance your work at the intersection of AI and ethics, with support from the University of Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in AI.

Fellows will benefit from:

• A monthly stipend of £2,000 to support accommodation, travel, food, and living expenses
• Access to networks and resources to support research, shape policy, and create real-world impact
• Intellectual engagement and guidance, working alongside Oxford researchers
• Increased visibility through participation in seminars, public discussions, and collaborative events
• A flexible structure, allowing fellows to integrate the programme into their existing professional commitments

The University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI Accelerator Fellowship Programme Requirements

You are eligible to apply if:

• You hold a Masters or have equivalent professional standing (eg: a minimum of 5 years professional experience in a relevant field)
• Your project aligns with the Accelerator Fellowship Programme’s mission and research remit 

Application Date and Process

Step one: Applicants should first complete an application form via this LINK 

Step two: Please email the following three documents as a single PDF file not exceeding 10MB using the naming convention ‘Surname_Name_Month_Year_AFP application’ to [email protected] with the subject title ‘AFP Fellowship Application‘. 

Document one: a one-page project, statement outlining:

• The focus of your work
• Desired outcomes and specific outputs
• How your project aligns with the programme’s goals
• Potential for societal, policy, or business impact
• Opportunities for longer-term collaboration
• If applicable, include a project-proposal for any project related costs for events, workshops, exhibitions, seminars.

Document two: a motivation letter.

Document three: a two-page CV.

*Please include in the same email a copy of your current passport.

Application Deadline

10 January, 2026

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