AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellow

Federation of American Scientists is looking for an AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellow. The Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship empowers participants in advancing their policy ideas into practice. During the fellowship (September 30, 2026 – February 28, 2027), each Fellow works as a part-time FAS affiliate to advance a frontier AI safety policy idea from concept toward implementation by engaging decision-makers, building coalitions, and pursuing opportunities for real-world policy impact.

• Develop and publish a policy memo addressing a specific frontier AI safety challenge, including a practical policy solution and a strategy for engaging key stakeholders responsible for implementation
• Participate in Policy Entrepreneurship training sessions and reading groups designed to deepen understanding of frontier AI safety, policymaking processes, and translating technical expertise into real-world policy impact
• Attend an in-person California retreat (tentatively November 4–7, 2026) focused on mentorship, community building, and advancing policy projects
• Attend an in-person capstone event in Washington, DC (tentatively week of February 22, 2027) to launch and disseminate policy memos and engage with policymakers and experts
• Participate in twice-monthly group check-ins with FAS staff
• Commit to dedicating an average of 5 hours/week (20 hours/month) to the fellowship

• Clear understanding of a significant frontier AI safety, security, or governance challenge
• Concrete, implementation-oriented policy idea with a credible pathway toward real-world adoption
• Thoughtful consideration of the institutions, decision-makers, and stakeholders needed to implement the proposal
• Understanding of practical challenges associated with advancing policy and willingness to engage constructively with them
• Curiosity, initiative, and demonstrated interest in translating ideas into practical policy impact
• Early- to mid-career professional with limited experience working directly in public policy
• Background in technical AI research, academia, think tanks, civil society, industry, law, cybersecurity, national security, or related disciplines preferred

Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on September 7th, 2026. Please submit your application via the linked platform. When applying, you will be redirected to the application platform and will need to create an account to submit an application. For questions, contact FAS at dayoneproject@fas.org.