Part-time research fellowship in AI safety & digital sentience
FUTURE IMPACT GROUP FELLOWSHIP
8+hrs/week, 12 weeks, remote
Make a difference working on the world's most pressing problems alongside leading researchers working at the cutting edge of AI safety.
WHAT DO OUR FELLOWS WORK ON?
Our research areas
We’re concerned by the risks posed by transformative AI systems, and believe there is important work to be done right now on AI Policy, Philosophy for Safe AI and Digital Minds.
AI Policy
AI Policy projects conduct robust, multidisciplinary research to inform governments’ responses to developments in AI.
Explore AI Policy Projects →Philosophy for Safe AI
Philosophy for Safe AI projects use tools and concepts from academic philosophy to inform our approach to advanced AI.
Explore Philosophy for Safe AI Projects →Digital Minds
Digital minds projects combine research and philosophy to investigate ethical theories and consciousness models.
Explore Digital Minds Projects →
WORK ON IMPACTFUL PROBLEMS NOW
How do we support you?
We invite experienced researchers to lead live projects and then match them with early- to mid-career research associates, chosen for each specific project. From application to final output, we support you the whole way through.
Mentorship
Work alongside your project lead, with guidance and feedback from leading researchers in the field.
Research management
Support to shape your project, maintain focus and track progress, and work through blockers.
Networking
Join our Slack community, and gain connections and opportunities across the space.
Career support
A dedicated space for your career, with strategy, planning, and tailored, honest advice on your next move.
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"FIG was truly a transformative experience for me. The opportunity to do research right at the frontier of AI governance, with an experienced mentor, was extremely powerful"
Liam Patell
FIG Fellow (Spring 2025)
Then GovAI (and Project Lead) -
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"My FIG experience was a 10/10. Everyone - from mentors and directors to other fellows - was kind and helpful. I found a flourishing intellectual environment with no anxiety or pressure, just an incredible pool of talented people."
Valen Tagliabue
FIG Fellow (Spring 2025)
Then Independent Researcher -
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"My FIG Fellowship project helped advance my research career, and the FIG community helped clarify and support my future path."
Emmie Hine
FIG Fellow (Spring 2025)
Then AI Governance & Policy Researcher at Yale -
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"FIG is a remarkable community of researchers which been extremely helpful in advancing my academic and professional work in AI."
Julian Jacobs
Project Lead (Fall 2024)
Then Google DeepMind -
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"The FIG experience—understanding transparent, evidence-based reasoning and having a strong portfolio piece—made a major difference to my job applications."
Micaella Rogers
FIG Fellow (2023-24)
Then Joined Ambitious Impact's Charity Incubation Program -
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"Coauthoring a paper and building a relationship with a senior academic at Oxford were invaluable for finding positions at Oxford and GovAI."
Charles Martinet
FIG Fellow (2023-24)
Then Head of Policy at CeSIA & Research Affiliate, Oxford Martin School
Contact us
Ask us anything
Email
info@futureimpact.group
LinkedIn
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