Interested in innovation, technology and social change? Consider the following fellowships that allow individuals to apply cutting edge technology such as AI to solve real world problems.
Upcoming Deadlines:
- Fintech & AI: Emerging Leaders Fellowship – May 17, 2026
“The NextGen Leaders Fellowship in AI and Fintech by Global Centre for Fintech Innovations (GCFI) is designed for outstanding individuals who demonstrate strong leadership potential, a commitment to impact, and a clear vision for how technology can solve real-world problems.” - MAIA AI Safety Fundamentals Fellowship Application – May 22, 2026
“Each semester, MAIA runs a reading group on why AI safety matters and what’s being done about it, covering AI’s trajectory, misalignment, technical safety, policy, and careers in the field. Cohorts meet once a week in small groups facilitated by a top MAIA member.” - Kempner AI Fellows Program – June 1, 2026
“The Kempner AI Fellows Program is for bachelor’s or master’s recipients ready to contribute to ambitious AI/ML research. Fellows work with Kempner investigators on active projects spanning foundation models, AI systems, NeuroAI, computational neurobiology, and cellular and protein computational biology.” - Future Art Ecosystems (FAE) R&D Fellowship: Art x Convergence – June 7, 2026
“…a six-month, low-residency programme supporting individual practitioners and broader ecosystem development in art and advanced technologies. The FAE Fellowship is for individuals and collectives working at the intersection of art and advanced technologies.” - Paradigm Fellowship – June 8, 2026
“The Paradigm Fellowship is a four-day retreat for young, technical builders…we’re expanding to welcome builders across every frontier — AI, robotics, energy, aerospace, bio, prediction markets, crypto or something we haven’t thought of.” - Congressional Innovation Fellowship – June 25, 2026
“The Congressional Innovation Fellowship places technologists in US Congressional offices to provide expertise on technology policy. The fellowship aims to help build a critical mass of technology expertise in government by ensuring informed decision-making on issues like cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies. - Just Tech Fellowship – June 28, 2026
“The Just Tech Fellowship provides a one-year unrestricted award of up to $60,000 to support research, creative practice, or community-engaged work. The fellowship period runs from January 2027 through December 2027 and is designed to provide fellows with the resources and flexibility to advance ambitious projects at the intersection of technology and society.” - Center for Humane Technology’s Emerging Voices in AI and Society Fellowship – July 12, 2026
“Center for Humane Technology (CHT) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to realign the most consequential technologies with humanity’s best interests. Our newly-launched Emerging Voices in AI and Society Fellowship exists because this work requires more voices than CHT currently has. We have identified five focus areas for applicants to choose from and will choose three fellows, representing unique focus areas, for our inaugural cohort. Applicants are welcome to apply for up to two focus areas.” - GovAI: UK Winter Fellowship 2027, Research Track & DC Winter Fellowship 2027 – July 12, 2026
“Seasonal Fellowships are three-month opportunities designed to accelerate or launch impactful careers in AI governance and policy. Participants in the Research Track conduct a research project of their choice. We welcome a wide range of applicants, from early-career individuals to experienced researchers or policy professionals with established track records in adjacent fields. “
“The DC Winter Fellowship is a three-month bipartisan opportunity designed to accelerate or launch impactful careers in American AI governance and policy.” - Anthropic Fellows Program – Rolling
“The Anthropic Fellows Program is designed to foster AI research and engineering talent. We provide funding and mentorship to promising technical talent – regardless of previous experience.”
Other Notable Fellowships to Keep in Mind:
- a16z Growth Engineering Fellowship – “an 8-week cohort for growth engineers, AI-native GTM leaders, and agent builders shaping the future of company growth.”
- Congressional Innovation Fellowship – “…will place you among the top tech decision makers in the United States government at a time when technology is reshaping society in fundamental ways.”
- Blue Ridge Labs Founder Fellowship – “Blue Ridge Labs’ Founder Fellowship helps early-stage founders move from idea to MVP through mentorship, research, and hands-on support.”
- Center for Democracy & Technology Elections and Democracy Fellow – “The Fellow will join CDT’s efforts to support secure, accessible, informed, and trustworthy elections by working with election officials, AI companies and online platforms, legislators, voting rights organizations, and other stakeholders.”
- Constellation Astra Fellowship – “Astra is a fully funded, 5 month, in-person program at Constellation’s Berkeley research center.”
- Consumer Reports Fellowships – “…funds researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs to design and scale solutions to the problems facing consumers today. The non-residential fellowship includes a generous stipend and numerous resources to help fellows bring their research and ideas to reality.”
- Globethics’ Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship – “…a competitive international programme designed for early-career professionals working in academia, government, civil society, and the private sector.”
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