Applications are now open for the 2025 IAPS AI Policy Fellowship in the United States . This is a fully-funded, three-month fellowship in Washington, D.C., or fellows can choose to study remotely. Additionally, all selected fellows are required to travel to Washington, D.C. for a two-week residency from September 1–12, 2025. Following the residency, fellows can choose to complete the fellowship in person in Washington, D.C. or remotely. The program will run from September 1–November 21, 2025. This fellowship aims to empower people from diverse backgrounds to develop AI policy projects and work with experts to enhance their skills in developing practical rules for the positive and negative aspects of AI. Through this fellowship, fellows will strengthen their track record in the field of AI policy. More details about the 2025 IAPS AI Policy Fellowship are provided below.

Details about the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 in the USA 

• Host country : United States of America
• Location : Washington, D.C.
• Duration : 3 months
• Program dates : September 1 to November 21, 2025
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: May 7, 2025

Financial benefits

Fellows will receive:

• Senior Fellows : Salary of $22,000
• New Fellows : $15,000 grant

Program dates

• From September 1 to September 12, 2025: All Fellows will travel to Washington, D.C. for 12 days.
• September 1 to November 21, 2025: (3-month fellowship in Washington, DC or remotely).

Fellowship objective

• Addressing real-world AI policy challenges
• Developing tangible policy outcomes
• Addressing key AI policy areas
• Providing expert guidance
• Facilitating professional development

Focus areas

• Implications of artificial intelligence for national security
• Government Acquisition and AI Purchase
• AI Model Capabilities in the Field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons
• Export Controls
• AI Systems Evaluations
• The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
• Device-enabled mechanisms for AI governance
• Policy questions focusing on jurisdiction (e.g., US, UK, EU)

Eligibility criteria

• Colleagues from all over the world can apply.
• It does not require any technical background in the field of artificial intelligence.
• To participate remotely, we welcome everyone from all over the world.
• To work in Washington, D.C., for three months, only applicants with legal work rights may apply.
• Candidates will be selected based on experience and specialization.

How to apply for the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 in the USA?

Candidates should apply online through the official website. The official website link is below.