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.
Research Fellows are experienced researchers who play a central role in GovAI’s research agenda. They conduct independent, high-quality research with direct relevance to governance and policy and contribute 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. You will also mentor early-career researchers, shape core research directions at GovAI, and collaborate with other researchers in our broader network.
The topics we work on include, but are not limited to: frontier AI safety frameworks, threat modelling, AI regulation, international governance, technical governance, agent governance, the economics of AI, and risk assessment and forecasting.
Our Research Fellows have published in leading journals, advised policymakers, helped shape important workstreams in AI governance, 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.
Applications for the Research Fellow position are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 20 July 2025. Apply here.
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 an opportunity 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 create the field of technical AI governance, support UK policymaking through a government secondment, and launch a new organisation to facilitate international AI governance dialogues.
The topics we work on include, but are not limited to: frontier AI safety frameworks, threat modelling, AI regulation, international governance, technical governance, agent governance, the economics of AI, 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 within an institutional home that offers both flexibility and support.
Applications for the Research Scholar position are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST Sunday on 20 July 2025. Apply here.
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 Winter Fellowship are now open. The deadline for applications is 23:59 BST Sunday 13 July 2025.
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 closed.
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.
