GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. We offer a range of opportunities for people interested in using their careers to positively shape the impact of AI:
We accept applications from anywhere in the world, so long as the applicant is interested in contributing to our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals with underrepresented backgrounds and experiences to apply. We especially encourage applications from women, gender minorities, people of colour, and people from regions outside Western Europe and North America. We are an equal opportunity employer. To register interest in an upcoming role, or to register a general expression of interest, please use this form to submit your details.
GovAI is launching a DC-based edition of our flagship Seasonal Fellowship program.
Seasonal Fellowships provide an opportunity for early- and mid-career professionals to deepen their understanding of AI policy, connect with a network of experts, and build their skills and professional profile, all while conducting an AI policy research project under expert guidance.
We are currently considering two potential timings for the DC fellowship: fall 2025 (September 15 to December 5, 2025) or winter 2026 (January 19 to April 10, 2026). Candidates will be asked to express a preference on the application form.
Applications for the DC Fellowship are now open. The deadline for applications is Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:59PM ET.
GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. To succeed with that mission, we need an excellent operations team supporting our programmes and our people. We are looking for someone to shape and lead that team.
Submissions received before Monday 21 April will be prioritised for review.
You can express your interest in being considered for this role by completing the brief form here.
Research Fellows will conduct research into open and important questions that bear on AI governance. This research could take the form of reports, policy memos, academic papers, blog posts, or whatever format is most conducive to impact. Research Fellows may also spend a substantial portion of their time engaging in direct policy advising.
We are open to candidates with a wide range of research interests and backgrounds, who have a demonstrated ability to produce excellent research and want to influence the lasting impacts of AI.
Broad topics of interest include — but are not limited to — frontier AI safety frameworks, AI regulation, international governance, technical governance, agent governance, economics of AI, threat modelling, and risk assessment and forecasting.
The role offers significant flexibility, access to a broad network of experts, and opportunities for collaboration.
Applications for the Research Fellow position are now closed. If you would like to be notified when Research Fellow applications open again, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
The Research Scholar role is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support AI governance researchers’ and practitioners’ career development, while offering an opportunity to do high-impact work.
As a Research Scholar, you will have freedom to pursue many types of work. This could include conducting policy research, social science research, or relevant technical research; engaging with and advising policymakers; or starting and managing applied projects.
Broad topics of interest include — but are not limited to — frontier AI safety frameworks, AI regulation, international governance, technical governance, agent governance, economics of AI, threat modelling, and risk assessment and forecasting.
Over the course of the year, you will deepen your understanding of the field, connect with a network of experts, and build your skills and professional profile, all within an institutional home that offers both flexibility and support.
Applications for the Research Scholar position are now closed. If you would like to be notified when Research Scholar applications open again, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
Summer and Winter Fellowships provide an opportunity for early-career individuals or established professionals new to the field of AI governance to spend three months working on an AI governance research project, deepening their knowledge of the field, and forging connections with other researchers and practitioners. We are looking for candidates who are strongly considering using their careers to study or shape the lasting implications of AI.
Applications for the Summer Fellowship are now closed. If you would like to be notified when applications for the 2026 Winter Fellowship open, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
GovAI was founded to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. One of our main pathways for accomplishing that mission is developing new talent to conduct research in AI governance or otherwise support the field. We are looking for a Research Management Associate to support those efforts.
As Research Management Associate, you will work closely with GovAI’s Head of Talent Development. You will support the preparation and execution of GovAI’s Seasonal Fellowships in London, UK – our flagship talent development programme – with the aim of taking primary responsibility for the Winter Fellowship in Q1 2026. You might also have the opportunity to support the design and execution of several other, new talent programmes.
Our aim is for the right candidate to grow within this role and to demonstrate the potential to step into a Research Manager position in the medium-term. We are also open to appointing exceptional candidates at the Manager level now.
Applications for this position are now closed. If you would like to be notified when applications for similar roles open in the future, please submit this General Expression of Interest form.
Research Assistants help members of the GovAI research community with their ongoing research projects. These roles provide an opportunity to contribute to an AI governance research project, learn about the field, and make connections with researchers and practitioners.
We are looking for Research Assistants from a range of research backgrounds and experience levels. These Research Assistant roles can take the form of a wide range of tasks and research areas, depending on the project and skillset of the applicant. Positions may be part-time or full-time contractor roles, and we are looking for research assistants on a rolling basis.
We are now accepting expressions of interest.
