Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Training program
Recurring opportunity
Cause areas
Global catastrophic risks
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Direct high impact on an important cause
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Networking with peers around AI governance topics
Skill set
Research
Forecasting
Political & bureaucratic
AI governance understanding
Policy writing
Collaborative problem-solving
Deadline
2026-03-15
Deadline soon
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Description
The University of Chicago’s XLab Summer Research Fellowship 2026 is a 10-week, in-person program for students and early-career researchers interested in AI safety, nuclear security, or their intersection.
- Fellows independently scope and lead a research project, supported by expert mentorship and a collaborative cohort.
- Receive a $10,000 stipend, University housing, full meal plan, and technical fellows get $4,000 in compute/API credits.
- Participate in workshops, policy Q&As, and community events, with access to dedicated workspace and ongoing involvement opportunities.
- Only applicants with US work authorization (citizens, permanent residents, or international students currently studying in the US) are eligible; the program cannot sponsor visas.
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