GovAI UK Winter Fellowship 2027 in London
The GovAI UK Winter Fellowship 2027 is a three-month, full-time, in-person fellowship in London for people interested in AI governance and policy. The fellowship offers two tracks: a Research Track for research-focused roles and an Applied Track for non-research roles. Winter Fellows will receive a salary of £12,000, support for travelling to London, weekday lunches, and a desk in GovAI’s London office.
Quick Overview
Programme: UK Winter Fellowship 2027
Opportunity Type: Seasonal Fellowship
Host Organization: GovAI
Country: United Kingdom
Location: London
Programme Format: Full-time and in-person
Duration: Three months
Programme Dates: 18 January to 9 April
Tracks: Research Track and Applied Track
Salary: £12,000
Application Status: Applications open — June 2026
About the UK Winter Fellowship 2027
The UK Winter Fellowship 2027 is part of GovAI’s Seasonal Fellowships. These are three-month opportunities designed to help participants accelerate or launch careers in AI governance and policy.
GovAI offers the fellowship through two routes. The Research Track is for candidates who want to conduct research. The Applied Track is for candidates interested in non-research roles that contribute to AI governance.
GovAI was founded to help decision-makers navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI. Its work includes research and talent development in AI governance.
Fellowship Tracks
Applicants can consider two fellowship tracks based on their background and career interests.
• Research Track
• Applied Track
The Research Track is designed for research-focused roles. Participants conduct a research project of their choice and take part in expert Q&A sessions, seminars, and networking activities.
The Applied Track is designed for non-research roles. Fellows work on projects in areas outside traditional research, with project ideas pitched by GovAI or partner organisations.
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Research Track
Research Track fellows join GovAI to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice. Each fellow is paired with a supervisor from the GovAI team or network.
During the first two weeks, fellows explore the AI governance landscape. After that, they settle on a research proposal with input from their supervisors.
Research outputs may include:
• Report
• White paper
• Journal article
• Op-ed
• Blog post for an audience relevant to AI governance
Research Track fellows also take part in expert Q&A sessions, weekly seminars, workshops, work-in-progress meetings, and social events.
Applied Track
Applied Track fellows work on projects in areas other than traditional research. These projects are pitched by GovAI or partner organisations.
Past applied projects have included:
• Organising a high-impact event series
• Working as a project manager for policy engagement work
• Developing outreach and brand strategy for an AI safety organisation
• Designing an upskilling programme for policymakers
• Writing policy memos for live policy development
• Building internal products and automations for organisational workflows
Applied Track fellows also join expert Q&A sessions, seminars, workshops, work-in-progress meetings, networking activities, and social events.
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Salary, Duration, and Location
Winter Fellows will join GovAI for three months between 18 January and 9 April. The fellowship takes place in GovAI’s office in London, UK.
The fellowship is intended to be full-time and in-person.
Selected fellows receive:
✓ Salary of £12,000
✓ Support for travelling to London
✓ Lunch on weekdays while in London
✓ Desk in GovAI’s London office
✓ Support for 3-month temporary work visa sponsorship
Candidates who need a visa should note that they may need to remain in their country of visa application while the visa process is underway.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
GovAI welcomes applicants from a broad set of professional backgrounds. The official page states that there are no specific requirements for the role.
For the Research Track, GovAI is interested in candidates from backgrounds such as government, academia, industry, or civil society. Relevant areas may include public policy, political science, computer science, economics, biosecurity, cybersecurity, China studies, and risk management.
For the Applied Track, GovAI welcomes candidates with experience in areas such as communications, policy, issue advocacy, events, research management, program management, operations, fundraising, and research.
GovAI will assess applications based on strengths such as:
• Quality of work
• Relevant expertise
• Judgement
• Team fit
• Serious interest in contributing to AI governance
The source also states that candidates with exceptional senior profiles may sometimes receive accommodations if some fellowship conditions create obstacles to participation.
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Application Process
The application process has three stages.
• First round: candidates submit a written application and, if selected, complete a short automated abstract reasoning assessment of approximately 20 minutes.
• Second round: selected candidates complete a paid, remote work test, with invitations expected in August.
• Third round: candidates complete a remote interview and reference checks in September.
• Final decisions are expected to be communicated in October.
The official page also states that prospective applicants can register their interest before applications open.
Apply Here
Review the official programme details and follow the application instructions provided on the official page.
