Scholarships on AI Governance
As artificial intelligence continues to transform society, more scholarships and fully funded fellowships are emerging worldwide to support careers in AI governance and ethics. These programs often provide tuition support, living stipends, and fully funded research placements designed to prepare future leaders in technology policy, regulation, and responsible AI development.
Among the existing funding opportunities focusing on AI governance and public policy include:
- GovAI Fellowships: Offers fully funded winter and summer fellowships in London (and Washington, D.C.) for early-career researchers and professionals. Fellows receive generous stipends (up to £12,000 for the winter term) to conduct independent research in AI ethics, governance, and policy.
- Policy Innovation Centre AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship: A fully funded 3-month virtual fellowship for Nigerians and African citizens. It features advanced training, mentorship, and a hands-on capstone project tailored for professionals influencing digital policy and technology regulation.
- IAPP Westin Fellowship: Hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in the USA, this fellowship provides up to $55,000 to encourage scholarship and research in privacy, AI governance, and digital responsibility.
- Ethos Institute Access Scholarship: Provides need-based, 6-month renewable scholarships covering full access to premium AI governance resources and frameworks, with priority given to applicants in lower-income regions.
Interested candidates should closely monitor the websites of these scholarship bodies to know exactly when opportunities are open for applications.
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