AI Policy Fellowship 2025
The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a fully-funded, three-month program for professionals from varied backgrounds seeking to strengthen practical policy skills for managing the challenges and opportunities of advanced AI.
The program will run from September 1 to November 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and remotely.
Apply by May 7th, 2025, 12 PM Eastern Time.
Join us for an informational webinar on April 22 at 1:00 PM ET (UTC–5:00), where prospective applicants can hear directly from IAPS staff and former fellows and ask questions about the program. Register here.
About the Fellowship
Tackle real-world AI policy challenges
Fellows work with designated experts on projects that will influence national and global AI policies. Key policy fields include national security implications of AI, government acquisition and procurement of AI, CBRN capabilities of AI models, export controls, evaluations, geopolitics of AI, hardware-enabled mechanisms, jurisdictionally-focused policy questions (e.g., U.S., U.K., and E.U.), among several others.
Fellows’ projects can have a variety of formats depending on each expert and fellowship coordinator, and will be set in partnership with each fellow. In general, fellows are expected to finalize advanced drafts of policy writing, lead presentations or events for key stakeholders, or produce smaller outputs responding to short-term policy opportunities. These concrete outputs help strengthen fellows’ AI policy track record while achieving impactful outcomes.
Preparing you for after the Fellowship
The Fellowship is designed to support a smooth transition into an AI policy career. Whether you’re aiming to work in government, a think tank, or industry, the program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed.
In addition to working closely with a leading expert in the field, fellows receive:
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Weekly one-on-one coaching from an IAPS Fellowship Coordinator focused on career development, project management, and productivity;
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Ongoing support from IAPS researchers and policy staff, including direct feedback on their projects, such as via weekly work-in-progress sessions;
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Access to our professional network to help identify opportunities across sectors; and
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Additional financial assistance, in select cases, to support career transitions after the program.
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Join our community in Washington, D.C.
All fellows will begin the program with a two-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C. (September 1–12), where they will connect with the full IAPS team and partner experts. During this time, fellows will meet their designated expert, participate in trainings on AI systems and policy challenges, workshop their fellowship projects, and take part in a range of events—including roundtables, policy briefings, and informal networking gatherings.
For fellows based in D.C. throughout the program, IAPS will offer office space and regular in-person events to support ongoing collaboration and engagement.
Join remotely from around the world
IAPS welcomes remote fellows from many countries and provides multiple ways to stay connected and engaged. Every fellow (D.C. or remote) receives a support budget that can be used for in-person opportunities, such as attending conferences or meeting with their assigned expert.
As a remote-first organization, IAPS has the systems and experience to fully support remote participation and are able to legally hire in many countries. However, due to administrative or legal constraints, there may be some exceptions. These vary by individual circumstance, and we’ll follow up directly if there are any limitations based on your location. If you have questions about a specific country, feel free to contact us at info@iaps.ai.
