Accelerator Fellowship Programme: Applications Now Open

Admin,

The University of Oxford’s Institute for Ethics in AI invites applications for its Accelerator Fellowship Programme, focused on tackling key ethical issues in artificial intelligence via interdisciplinary and practical approaches.

Projects should align with one of these themes:

  • AI and Creativity
  • AI in Care, Mental Health, and Healthcare
  • AI and Humanity
  • AI, Law, and Policy

We encourage proposals that foster partnerships between academia, industry, policy, and other sectors for tangible impact.

Who Should Apply?
Established professionals or academics from any field, with an ongoing role in academia, non-profits, industry, or equivalent experience engaging with AI’s challenges and opportunities.

Ideal candidates are:

  • Dedicated to responsible and ethical AI development
  • Focused on real-world outcomes
  • Enthusiastic about interdisciplinary collaboration

Open worldwide; English proficiency required.

Eligibility

  • Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., 5+ years in a relevant field)
  • Project fits the programme’s ethical AI focus

Benefits

  • £2,000 monthly stipend (for living/travel expenses)
  • Potential additional funding for events, workshops, or exhibitions (include proposal if needed)
  • Access to Oxford networks, researchers, seminars, and events
  • Enhanced visibility and collaboration opportunities
  • Flexible format: remote (with optional short visits) or in-person stays in Oxford (up to 6 months, subject to visa eligibility)

Fellowships last 6 or 12 months, starting from late February 2026 (remote) or term-aligned dates (in-person). Not an employment position; visa/flight support available where possible.

We aim to select 3–4 fellows per cohort.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application form HERE.
  2. Email a single PDF (<10MB), named “Surname_Name_Month_Year_AFP application”, to aiethicsafp@philosophy.ox.ac.uk.
    Subject line: “AFP Fellowship Application” (exact wording).
    Include:
    • 1-page project statement (focus, outcomes, alignment, impact, collaborations; plus any funding request)
    • Motivation letter
    • 2-page CV
    • Copy of passport

Selection involves review and interviews; decisions final.

Key Dates (2025/2026 Cohort)

  • Deadline: 10 January 2026

(Later cohort: May–June 2026)

FAQs Highlights

  • Self-directed project; no fixed hours or supervision
  • Expected output: short summary for website; optional presentations
  • Includes kick-off meeting and retreat; encouraged event participation
  • Stipend and support for all (remote or in-person)
  • No volunteer options

For full details, visit the official site:

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