The Cambridge ERA:AI Fellowship is now accepting applications for Summer 2025. This 8-week, paid, in-person research fellowship at the University of Cambridge is designed for researchers and entrepreneurs dedicated to mitigating risks from frontier AI.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to AI Safety
Effectively addressing the risks posed by advanced AI systems requires both technical and governance solutions. The ERA:AI Fellowship hosts researchers across both domains, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary projects that bridge technical AI safety and policy research.
Technical AI Safety
As AI systems become more powerful, ensuring they are rigorously designed and controlled is paramount. Technical AI safety research explores questions such as:
- How can we maintain human oversight over increasingly autonomous AI?
- How can we design AI models to avoid harmful or unpredictable behavior?
- What safeguards should be in place as AI systems surpass human-level intelligence?
AI Governance
AI governance research seeks to establish effective mechanisms for managing frontier AI systems as they evolve. This includes:
- Advancing international cooperation on AI regulation.
- Strengthening regulatory tools to address emerging risks.
- Developing cybersecurity strategies to prevent unauthorized access to AI model weights.
- Exploring frameworks for autonomous AI agents within governance structures.
Technical AI Governance
AI is a sociotechnical challenge, requiring alignment between the technology and its broader societal impact. Technical AI governance leverages deep technical understanding to inform and shape policies that:
- Enhance AI safety through system design and architecture.
- Empower decision-makers with technical insights to guide AI development responsibly.
- Support regulatory objectives by ensuring proactive AI oversight.
Programme Details
- Location: Cambridge, UK
- Duration: 8 weeks, starting June 29, 2025
- Winter cohort: To be announced later in the year
Support for Fellows
ERA provides a competitive stipend along with full coverage of:
- Accommodation and meals during working hours.
- Travel and visa expenses.
- Access to research resources and mentorship from expert researchers.
Who Should Apply?
The ERA:AI Fellowship welcomes talented individuals from all career stages and disciplines who are eager to contribute to AI safety and governance. Whether you have a background in computer science, law, policy, philosophy, or another relevant field, ERA provides a platform to engage in high-impact AI research.
Why Join ERA?
1. Contribute to AI Safety Research
Fellows at ERA work on pressing challenges, such as:
- Preventing the uncontrolled emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
- Ensuring human agency remains central as AI models become increasingly autonomous.
- Shaping policy safeguards for AI research, development, and deployment.
2. Build a Research Portfolio
Fellows receive hands-on support to develop research projects, including:
- Weekly mentorship from leading AI researchers.
- Daily collaboration with other fellows and the AI safety community at Cambridge.
- Access to computing resources and structured research management support.
3. Develop Lasting Connections
The ERA:AI Fellowship fosters a collaborative, intellectually rich environment where fellows:
- Live and work alongside a diverse cohort of AI safety researchers.
- Engage in over 30 events throughout the summer, including seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Join a global network of AI governance and technical safety experts.
Apply Now
Join us in shaping the future of AI safety. Applications for Summer 2025 are now open.
For more details, visit our website and explore the work of past fellows.
ERA is committed to advancing AI safety and governance through rigorous research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a global network of experts. Be part of this mission—apply today.