GovAI UK Summer Fellowship 2027, Research Track

The GovAI Summer Fellowship brings fellows to London from 7 June 2027 to 27 August 2027 for a three-month, full-time, in-person programme in AI governance and policy. Research Track fellows conduct a research project of their choice with mentorship from a supervisor in the GovAI team or network. Their work could become a report, white paper, journal article, op-ed or blog post.

Who can apply

GovAI welcomes a wide range of applicants, from early-career people to experienced researchers or policy professionals, and the page sets no specific requirements for the role. Candidates come from government, academia, industry or civil society, and relevant graduate study, research experience or professional experience helps. The page states no nationality restriction, and GovAI says it is able to sponsor temporary work visas.

What fellows receive

Fellows receive a salary of GBP 14,000 plus support for travelling to London. They also join expert Q&A sessions, weekly seminars, skills workshops and peer feedback meetings, and are encouraged to discuss follow-on career opportunities with the team.

Deadline and selection

Applications close at 23:59 UK time on 22 November 2026. The second round is a paid, remote work test. Successful applicants who need a visa must expect to stay in their country of visa application for some time while the visa is processed.