Opportunity type
Fellowship
Cause areas
AI safety & policy
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Direct/increased engagement with EA
Skill set
Conceptual & empirical research
Academia
Political & bureaucratic
Communicator
Organization building, boosting & running
Deadline
2026-01-30
Location
Remote, with one in-person week in Washington, DC or Berkeley, CA
Description
The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (US) is a paid, full-time, 10-week remote program for those interested in advancing research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and policy, with a focus on US law.
- Fellows receive $1,500 per week, with potential for higher compensation based on experience.
- Includes an in-person week in Washington, D.C. or Berkeley, CA (travel, accommodation, and meals covered), and admission to the Summer Institute on Law and AI.
- Fellows work closely with mentors to develop tailored research projects, contribute to policy and advisory work, and access networking and career planning resources.
- Open to law students, professionals, and academics with a strong understanding of US legal principles related to AI; prior AI-specific research experience is not required.
Visa sponsorship may be possible, but participation depends on holding valid work authorization for your location.
Alternate application pathway: Apply directly via this form: https://airtable.com/app5cvdeXoRE1FvKj/pagEFfVwgRNFdsMp1/form
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