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Fully Funded Fellowship Offers Researchers $3,000 Monthly Stipend to Advance AI Safety in South Africa
About this opportunity
Fellowship in South Africa offers $3,000 monthly stipend to advance AI safety research.
The PIBBSS Fellowship is a ~3-month interdisciplinary program designed to connect researchers with AI safety mentors, supporting projects at the intersection of various fields and AI safety.
What it offers
- Stipend: $3,000 per month
- Accommodation: Private bedroom provided (may be in a shared apartment)
- Meals: Workday meals (lunch, dinner, snacks)
- Travel: One return flight to Cape Town, South Africa
- Visa support: Short-term visa support letters available
- Program activities:
- Pre-program reading group on AI risks (remote)
- Multi-day opening and closing retreats with cohort and AI safety researchers
- Shared office space with regular speaker talks and community events
- Final symposium presentation in Spring 2027
Who can apply
- Researchers with substantial research experience, including PhD and postdoctoral researchers
- Applicants from all countries
- Fields of study include:
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience and cognitive science
- Dynamical systems theory
- Physics
- Philosophy (particularly philosophy of science, mind, or ethics)
- Political and economic theory
- Ecology and evolutionary biology
- Linguistics
- Media studies
- Humanities
How to apply
- Application deadline: July 20, 2026 (23:59 Anywhere on Earth)
- Process:
- Stage 1: Written application including:
- CV/résumé
- Personal statement (600-800 words on research background and motivation)
- Past work samples (optional but recommended)
- Stage 2-4: Interviews and project development, including multiple interview rounds to discuss research interests, develop project proposals, and match with mentors
- Stage 1: Written application including:
Good to know
- Cohort size: ~20 fellows
- Duration: ~3 months (November 2026–February 2027)
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa (in-person; remote considered for exceptional candidates)
- Outcomes: Past fellows have secured positions in AI safety labs, government, academia, and independent research
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeFellowship
Location
South Africa
South AfricaFieldAI safety
Funding$3,000 USD
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityNational
Open to applicants in the host country.
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