Deadline: September 26, 2025
Are you passionate about AI safety and looking to transition into a high-impact career in this field? The Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026 (Fully-funded) offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, mentorship, and community support while working at the forefront of AI safety. Hosted at Constellation’s Berkeley research centre, this fully-funded fellowship is designed to empower individuals motivated to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems.
About the Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026
The Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026 is a 3–6 month in-person programme based in Berkeley, California. It is designed for people who want to enter AI safety roles, conduct research, or launch impactful initiatives in the field of AI safety, governance, and policy. The fellowship provides a strong foundation, mentorship, and resources to accelerate your career in AI safety, even if you are new to the field.
What the Fellowship Offers
Selected fellows will benefit from a wide range of support and resources, including:
- Stipend: Full financial support for the duration of the fellowship.
- Research Budget: Up to US$15,000 per month for compute to support computationally intensive work.
- Visa Support: Assistance for international fellows to relocate to Berkeley.
- Workspace & Community: A dedicated workspace, access to a thriving community of AI safety researchers, daily meals, seminars, workshops, and opportunities to collaborate with approximately 150 experts and practitioners.
- Mentorship: Guidance from senior AI safety experts with regular research and project management touch-points.
- Incubator Support: Resources and mentorship for fellows seeking to launch or lead their own AI safety initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is open to individuals who:
- Are motivated to work on reducing catastrophic risks from advanced AI.
- Have technical, policy, or domain-specific expertise relevant to AI safety, even if from an adjacent field.
- Want to transition into a full-time AI safety career or start an organisation in the field.
- Do not necessarily have prior AI safety experience – applicants from related backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Apply for the Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026?
The Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026 provides:
- Access to a world-class AI safety research environment.
- A chance to connect with a global network of practitioners.
- Resources and mentorship tailored to your professional growth.
- An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
If you are seeking to build a career in AI safety, this fellowship can serve as the launchpad you need.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
Application Links
Final Note
This is a rare and fully-funded opportunity to accelerate your journey into AI safety research and impact. If you are motivated and ready to take the next step, the Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026 (Fully-funded) could be the perfect fit.
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