Impact Academy’s Global AI Safety Fellowship 2025

Application Deadline: 31 December 2024. 

The Impact Academy’s Global AI Safety Fellowship is a 3-6 month fully-funded research program for exceptional STEM talent to work with the world’s leading AI safety organisations on advancing the safe and beneficial development of AI. The Impact Academy’ will select Fellows from around the world for a 3-6 month placement with our partners. After an initial application, we invite candidates to participate in a rigorous and purpose-driven selection process that lasts 4 to 6 weeks. 

Eligibility Requirements

• The Impact Academy expect candidates to be available for full-time work for at least 3 months starting February or March 2025.
• The Impact Academy welcome applications from candidates around the globe, including those from regions traditionally underrepresented in AI safety research.
• As of now, Impact Academy cannot accept applicants who will be under 18 years of age in January 2025.

Benefits

• Expert-led technical assessments and interview preparation
• Access to a global network of leading AI safety researchers
• Fully-funded AI Safety BootCamp with personalized mentoring
• Competitive compensation package tailored to your location

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning (e.g. a first-author ML research paper).
• Demonstrated programming experience (e.g. >1 year of software engineering experience at a leading tech firm).
• Scholastic excellence or any other achievements, such as 99th percentile performance in standardised STEM tests, like Math or Informatics Olympiads or competitive exams for graduate study.
• An interest in pursuing research to reduce the risks from advanced AI systems.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Impact Academy’s Global AI Safety Fellowship