MIRI Technical Governance Research Fellowship

MIRI Technical Governance Research Fellowship

Opportunity type
Fellowship
Cause areas
AI safety & policy
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Skill-building & building career capital
Learning about important cause areas
Skill set
Conceptual & empirical research
Information security
Academia
Deadline
2026-07-01
Description
MIRI’s Technical Governance Team is offering an 8-week, remote-by-default research fellowship in early 2026 focused on AI governance and existential risk.
  • $1,200/week stipend, with a 40-hour workweek expectation
  • Includes an in-person kickoff week in Berkeley, CA (flights and housing provided)
  • Fellows select or design research projects aligned with AI governance to avoid extinction, working under team guidance
  • Program aims to identify potential full-time hires; strong applicants have research or policy experience and can work autonomously
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this program
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