Pivotal AI Safety Research Fellowship 2027

Spend 15 weeks in London doing high-impact AI safety research with expert mentorship. 

AI might be the most consequential technology humanity builds. Whether it goes well depends in large part on how many talented people are working seriously on making it go well. The fellowship exists to grow that group.

• Table of Content
• About Pivotal Research
• AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship
• Requirements for AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship

• Expert mentorship
  Weekly 1-on-1s with established researchers providing methodological expertise, critical feedback, and strategic direction.

• Research management
  Pivotal's dedicated research managers help you scope projects, stay on track, navigate blockers, and plan your career.

• LISA workspace
  In-person co-working at the London Initiative for Safe AI. Lunch and dinner included weekdays.

• Financial support
  £15k–£18k stipend. Plus travel to London, £1,800/month housing for fellows based outside of London, and the compute you need for your research to succeed.

• Workshops and speakers
  Q&A sessions with leading domain experts and hands-on workshops to sharpen your thinking and expand your network.

• 15-week programme
  A focused, full-time programme with sustained support to take your research from a promising idea to meaningful progress.

Dates: 18 Jan – 30 Apr 2027

Location: LISA, London

Requirements for AI Safety Research Fellowship Fellowship Qualification

• Anyone 18 or older.
• Pivotal have had fellows from ML, philosophy, policy, physics, biology. Your background matters less than motivation and ability.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Pivotal Fellowship webpage.