Apply / 2026 Cohort

Apply to the AIAF Fellowship.

This takes about 20 minutes. You'll need your CV, links to any relevant work, and a short video.

Applications close August 17, 2026 (AoE)Program starts September 8, 2026

About you

First name

Last name

Phone number

Where are you currently living?

LinkedIn (optional)

Your work

CV / resume

Make sure the link is accessible to anyone with the link.

Relevant work (optional)

GitHub, papers, LessWrong posts, projects. Add up to 5.

Make sure the link is accessible to anyone with the link.

Eligibility & logistics

Can you commit full-time (40 hrs/week) for the full program, Sept 8 – Oct 30?

YesNo

Are you able to work as a contractor / receive a stipend where you live?

YesNoUnsure

Can you take meetings during Pacific Time working hours?

YesNo

Have you interviewed with AE Studio before?

YesNo

How did you hear about the fellowship? (optional)

One short question

What is a neglected approach to AI alignment that you'd be excited to see someone try?

We're looking for something unusual, speculative, or likely to fail that isn't already being seriously pursued, at least in the specific form you propose. Tell us (1) why it might work, (2) whether it would still be relevant for systems undergoing recursive self-improvement, and if not, why it's worth doing anyway, and (3) what a good first test would look like. Keep your answer high-level and focus on the core idea rather than implementation details.

0 / 250 words

Your video

Up to 5 minutes, recorded on any device.

Answer these two questions

1.Why does AI alignment matter to you?
2.After reading about our research, pick one direction that interests you. Briefly describe at least one critique you have of it, something you would extend, and what you think could be most promising to explore next.

Video

Make sure the link is accessible to anyone with the link.

Agreements

I have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

I consent to AIAF sharing my application and information with its partner organizations for future opportunities.

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