TLDR; Applications are accepted until December 31, 2024, on a rolling basis, to join a 3-6 month, fully-funded research program in AI safety. Fellows work with some of the world’s leading AI safety labs and research institutions. This will be a full-time, in-person placement, after which there may be opportunities to continue the engagement full-time based on mutual fit and fellow's performance. 

Learn more and apply to be a fellow here, or refer someone you think would be awesome for this here. We’re also looking for Talent Identification Advisors (or Consultants) – find out more about the role here.
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Impact Academy is an organisation focused on running cutting-edge fellowships to enable global talent to use their careers to contribute to the safe and beneficial development of AI.

Impact Academy’s Global AI Safety Fellowship is a 3-6 month fully-funded research program for exceptional STEM talent worldwide. 

1⃣ Fellows will work with the world’s leading AI safety organisations to advance the safe and beneficial development of AI. Some of our placement partners are the Center for Human Compatible AI (CHAI), FAR.AI, Conjecture, UK AISI and the Mila–Quebec AI Institute.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until 31 December 2024, but early applications are strongly encouraged. The exact start date of the Fellowship will be decided by the candidate and the placement organization.

Fellows will work in person with partner organisations, subject to visa. If fellows experience visa delays, we will enable them to work from our shared offices at global AI safety hubs.

Ideal candidates for the program will have-

• Demonstrated programming proficiency (e.g. >1 year of relevant professional experience).
• A strong background in ML (e.g. full-semester university courses, significant research projects, or publications in ML).
• A track record of excellence (e.g. outstanding achievements in academics or other areas).
• An interest in pursuing research to reduce the risks from advanced AI systems.

Please apply even if you do not meet all qualifications! Competitive candidates may excel in some areas while developing in others.

Fellows will receive a comprehensive financial package to cover their salary, living expenses and research costs, along with dedicated resources for building foundational knowledge in AI safety, regular mentorship, and 1:1 coaching calls with the Impact Academy team. Fellows who perform well would have reliable opportunities to continue working full-time with their placement org.

To learn more and apply, visit our website.

Know someone who would be a good fit? Refer them through this form. There is a $2,000 reward to anyone who refers a candidate that gets selected for placement.

For any queries, please reach out at aisafety@impactacademy.org.