The Research Scholar role is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support the career development of AI governance researchers and practitioners, while offering opportunities to do impactful work.

As a Research Scholar, you will have freedom to pursue many different projects. This could include conducting policy research, social science research, or technical research; advising policymakers; or starting new applied projects. For example, past scholars have used the position to help define the field of technical AI governance, support policymaking through government secondments, and launch a new organisation to facilitate cross-border AI governance dialogues. The topics we work on include, but are not limited to: risk management, threat modeling, economics of AI, geopolitics of AI, public policy, and technical governance.

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 – within an institutional home that offers both flexibility and support.

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Applications for the Research Scholar position are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) on Sunday, 15 February 2026

Research Fellows play a central role in GovAI’s research. They are experienced researchers who conduct independent, high-quality research with direct relevance to governance and policy while contributing to our vibrant intellectual community.

As a Research Fellow, you will help define and address some of the most important questions in AI governance. Your work might take the form of academic publications, policy memos, blog posts, or strategic advising, with the aim of informing high-stakes AI governance decisions. You will also mentor early-career researchers, shape GovAI’s research, and collaborate with our broader network. The topics we work on include, but are not limited to: risk management, threat modeling, economics of AI, geopolitics of AI, public policy, and technical governance. Our Research Fellows have published in leading journals, advised policymakers, helped shape important research directions, and moved into influential roles across government, industry, and academia.

We welcome candidates from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to produce impactful research on important AI governance issues, and a strong commitment to positively shaping the lasting impacts of AI.

Successful candidates will join GovAI on two-year contracts, with the possibility of renewal.

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Applications for the Research Fellow position are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) on Sunday, 15 February 2026

As Research Manager on the Talent Development team, you will be co-responsible for the design, selection process, setup, and execution of the biannual UK editions of our flagship talent development programme, the Seasonal Fellowships (see the Research and Applied tracks). You will be solely responsible for research managing around 15 members of each approximately 45 person cohort, and will contribute to the success of the programme via a range of other responsibilities. You may also have the opportunity to take the lead on the design and/or execution of other talent development efforts, including the initiation of new programmes. You will be working closely with GovAI’s Director of Talent and the other members of the Talent Development team.

For promising applicants who aren’t yet in a position to take on the full range of responsibilities for this role, we will consider making an offer for a Research Management Associate position first.

In the longer-term, we are looking to appoint a Head of UK Fellowships to assume primary executive leadership of our UK Seasonal Fellowship. 

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Applications for this position are now open. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 11:59 GMT.

Seasonal Fellowships are three-month opportunities designed to launch or accelerate impactful careers in AI governance and policy. Participants in the “Research Track” conduct a research project of their choice. They also participate in an expert Q&A and seminar series aimed at developing a broad understanding of the field, and spend time forging connections with other researchers and practitioners.

We welcome a wide range of applicants, from early-career individuals to experienced researchers or policy professionals with established track records in adjacent fields. We think this track would be an especially good fit for candidates interested in contributing to AI governance in roles in which producing or consuming research and policy analysis is one of the main duties.

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Applications for the Summer Fellowship are now closed.

Seasonal Fellowships are three-month opportunities designed to launch or accelerate impactful careers in AI governance and policy. Participants in the “Applied Track” execute projects of their choice in areas other than traditional research. They also participate in an expert Q&A and seminar series aimed at developing a broad understanding of the field, and spend time forging connections with researchers and practitioners.

We welcome a wide range of applicants, including those with experience in communications, policy, issue advocacy, events, research management, program management, operations, and fundraising – as well as researchers hoping to pivot. We think this track will often be an especially good fit for candidates interested in contributing to AI governance in roles in which research is not the main duty. Some of the most in-demand roles in the field currently are operations and communications staff, research and program managers, and policy engagement professionals. 

Applications for the Summer Fellowship are now closed.

As Head of Community and Partnerships, you will bring together a diverse group of AI governance researchers and practitioners to establish a network in support of GovAI’s mission. You will transform our new London office into a central node for AI governance work in the city, foster an active professional network among our program alumni, and enable high-bandwidth exchange between key actors inside and outside of GovAI. You will work directly with senior leadership to design and implement community programs and events that amplify GovAI's impact.

For promising applicants who aren’t yet in a position to take on the full range of responsibilities for this role, we will consider making an offer for Community Manager first. 

‍Applications for this position are now closed.

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.

Applications for the DC Fellowship are now closed.