DC Summer Fellowship 2027

GovAI is looking for Summer Fellows to join a three-month bipartisan fellowship in Washington, DC. The DC Summer Fellowship is designed to accelerate or launch impactful careers in American AI governance and policy. Participants will deepen their understanding of the field, connect with a network of experts, build their skills and professional profile, and conduct a research project of their choice under expert guidance.

• Conduct independent research on a topic of choice related to AI policy
• Meet weekly with assigned supervisor from GovAI team or network
• Develop research proposal during first two weeks of fellowship
• Produce research output such as report, white paper, journal article, op-ed, or blog post
• Participate in Q&A sessions with AI policy experts
• Attend hands-on workshops and seminars on AI policy
• Engage in work-in-progress meetings for peer feedback
• Attend social events and network with AI policy professionals

• Right to work in the US (visa sponsorship not available)
• Strong writing ability and clear communication skills
• Quality reasoning ability and analytical thinking
• Openness to feedback and intellectual honesty
• Serious interest in contributing to AI governance
• Preferred: professional experience, research experience, or graduate study in areas such as public policy, political science, engineering, computer science, economics, biosecurity, cybersecurity, China studies, or risk management
• No specific degree requirements; applications from promising undergraduates welcome
• Ability to work in-person in Washington, DC for three months

Submit a written application via the application portal. Selected candidates will complete a short automated abstract reasoning assessment. Invited candidates will participate in a paid remote work test in January, followed by a remote interview and reference checks in February. Final decisions communicated in March. For questions or special circumstances, contact fellowships@governance.ai or martin.fukui@governance.ai.